San Diego, CA – March 21, 2025 - Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a San Diego-based independent broker-dealer founded in 2003, is proud to announce that Elite Advisors Chris Vizzi and Dustin Blodgett have been ranked among InvestmentNews’ Top 100 Advisors for 2025.
Chris Vizzi, from South Coast Investment Advisors, joined IFG in 2009 and has been a financial advisor for 19 years. He has earned the distinction of being an Elite Advisor at IFG for the past 12 years and holds the Certified Financial PlannerÒ designation, along with Series 7 and 66 licenses. Additionally, he is licensed in California for Life and Health Insurance. Vizzi secured the #56 spot on InvestmentNews’ Top Advisors 2025 list.
Vizzi shared, “What an honor just to be mentioned. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing people here at South Coast and IFG that I get to learn from every day. We really have the most incredible team, and I feel so blessed to be a part of it.”
Dustin Blodgett, from Insight Capital Management, joined IFG in 2023 and brings 12 years of experience as a financial advisor. He is an Elite Advisor at IFG, specializing in Wealth and Investment Management, as well as Retirement Planning. Blodgett holds the CFPÒ and Certified Investment Management AnalystÒ designations, in addition to Series 6, 7, 63, and 65 licenses. He ranked #86 on InvestmentNews’ Top Advisors for 2025.
Blodgett stated “Being recognized as a 2025 Top 100 Advisor by InvestmentNews is truly an honor. Our focus has always been on doing what’s right for our clients—helping them navigate life’s financial complexities with clarity and confidence. Seeing the impact of our work, helping people feel secure about their future, and making their lives better is what really matters.” Additionally, he commented, “This recognition is a reflection of that mission, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the incredible individuals and families we work with every day.”
David Fischer, Co-Founder of IFG, expressed, “We are incredibly proud of both Chris and Dustin for their outstanding accomplishments and recognition by InvestmentNews. Their dedication to client success and commitment to excellence reflect the core values of IFG. Having them as part of our team is a true honor, and their success is a testament to the caliber of professionals we attract and support.”
About InvestmentNews Top Advisors 2025
The InvestmentNews Top Advisors 2025 list recognizes the best financial advisors based on weighted ranking that considers overall AUM, AUM growth, and client growth from August 2023 to August 2024. The advisors are ranked in each category, and a combined score determines their final placement. Only advisors nominated for the list were eligible, and all information must be verified by the nominee’s compliance team.
About Chris Vizzi
Chris Vizzi is a Certified Financial PlannerÒ and a co-founding partner of South Coast Investment Advisors. He is a twelve-time Elite Advisor at IFG and holds Series 7, 66, and California Life and Health Insurance licenses. Vizzi has been recognized by InvestmentNews in the “40 Under 40” class of 2020, as Alternative Investment Advisor of the Year in 2024, and now as one of the Top 100 Advisors for 2025. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Economics with an emphasis in Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara. In 2013, Vizzi founded the LIFT Foundation, a non-profit 501c3 based in Orange County, CA, where he currently services as Executive Director.
About Dustin Blodgett
Dustin Blodgett, CFP®, CIMA®, is the Founder and CEO of Insight Capital Management and a nationally recognized financial advisor specializing in investment management and retirement planning for successful individuals and families. A Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor in 2023 and 2024 and a Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in those same years, Blodgett is now honored as a 2025 Top 100 Advisor by InvestmentNews. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the Marriott School of Business at BYU. Married with five children, Blodgett understands the challenges of balancing family, career, and financial security.
About Independent Financial Group
Independent Financial Group, LLC (IFG), a privately held independent broker-dealer headquartered in San Diego, California, was founded in 2003. IFG offers a wide range of business solutions to support over 600 independent financial professionals across more than 400 offices nationwide. In 2020, IFG earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US” for the eighth time since 2010. The San Diego Business Journal ranked IFG #7 among the Largest Private Companies in San Diego in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, IFG was ranked 3rd for women as a percentage of producing representatives and 7th for financial advisor payout, according to Financial Planning Magazine. Additionally, Financial Advisor Magazine ranked IFG as the 16th largest national independent broker-dealer, while InvestmentNews placed the firm in the top 10 for payout and account assets in 2024.