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Privacy Policy and Regulation S-P Notice

Independent Investment Bankers Corp. (“IIB”) is committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of your nonpublic personal information in accordance with the privacy requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation S-P, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and applicable FINRA rules.

This notice describes how IIB collects, uses, and protects your personal information, and the circumstances under which we may share that information with others.

Information We Collect

In the course of providing financial services, IIB may collect nonpublic personal information about you, including but not limited to:

  • Name, address, and date of birth
  • Social Security number or tax identification number
  • Financial information such as income, assets, investment objectives, and transaction history
  • Information received from third parties, such as credit bureaus or service providers, in connection with your transactions or account relationship

The specific information collected depends on the nature of the services being provided and is used solely to fulfill legal, regulatory, and business obligations.

Information We May Disclose

IIB does not sell your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your nonpublic personal information under the following limited circumstances:

  • To Affiliated and Associated Persons: Your information may be shared with IIB employees, registered representatives, compliance personnel, and administrative staff, as necessary to provide services, process transactions, or maintain your records.
  • To Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with vendors or service providers who assist in processing transactions, maintaining records, or providing operational support—only where such parties have agreed to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it solely for the purpose intended.
  • As Required by Law or Regulation: IIB may disclose information to regulatory or law enforcement authorities if required to do so under applicable law or in response to a subpoena, court order, or regulatory inquiry from FINRA, the SEC, or other authorized bodies.
  • With Your Authorization: We may share your information with others only at your written direction or with your explicit consent.

Safeguarding Your Information

IIB maintains strict physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. These safeguards include, but are not limited to:

  • Restricting access to customer information to employees with a business need-to-know
  • Enforcing policies and procedures to prevent unauthorized use or sharing of information
  • Providing training and ongoing education to employees regarding data protection and privacy practices
  • Requiring all service providers to maintain appropriate security standards and confidentiality commitments

We regularly review and update our policies to ensure that your information remains protected in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via our website or other appropriate channels. This policy is effective as of June 2025.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this notice, please contact:

Independent Investment Bankers Corp
Compliance Department
512-266-3000