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Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

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Client assets under management

$210,302,903

Clients

379

14% high-net worth

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

76

High

Average account size

$554,889

About

Independence Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, and retirement/profit‑sharing plans, and gives clients access to reporting tools such as eMoney. The firm prepares individualized Investment Policy Statements and implements model allocations and third‑party manager recommendations to match each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

IWA manages accounts using a broad set of analytical methods — including fundamental, quantitative, technical, charting and modern portfolio theory — and implements strategies that can include long‑ and short‑term trading, options and margin when appropriate. For held‑away assets such as 401(k)s and HSAs, the firm uses an Order Management System (Pontera) to monitor, rebalance and implement strategies, and it also engages third‑party managers (including Parametric) for certain mandates.

Noteworthy distinctions include the firm’s requirement that clients use specific custodians (Charles Schwab Advisor Services and the recently added Altruist) and its participation in Schwab’s institutional program, a disclosure that its representatives are licensed to sell insurance products (which may create conflicts of interest), and the firm’s stated practice of not aggregating trades across client accounts. IWA also notes it has no stated account minimums and requires active links for held‑away account management, with fees potentially continuing if links become inactive.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Real estate investing

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees between $0 and $10,000, negotiable

Percentage

$1 - $500,000: 2.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.80% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.20% $2,000,001 - $10,000,000: 1.00% Above $10,000,000+: 0.80%

Subscriptions

eMoney Technology fee is $100/month

Main office location

Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

6100 Oak Tree Blvd South, Suite 130

Independence OH 44131, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Ohio · Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Joseph Q

CFP®, Series 66

Independence, OH

Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

Joseph Query is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018. Prior to joining Independence Wealth Advisors, he worked at Strategic Wealth Partners from 2016 to 2018. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Independence, Ohio. Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and employee benefit plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a variety of analytical approaches and strategies, with a focus on managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Real estate investing
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Christopher K

Series 63, Series 65

Independence, OH

Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

Christopher Kichurchak is a financial advisor at Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC and Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of United Brokerage Group, Ltd., a fixed insurance product marketing business. Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and employee benefit plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance and employs various analytical strategies, including fundamental, quantitative, and technical approaches.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Real estate investing
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Ashley K

Series 65

Independence, OH

Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

Ashley Kabalan is a financial advisor with Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independence Wealth Advisors, she worked with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and was involved with The Oak Barrel. Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and employee benefit plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing various analytical approaches and strategies, and requires clients to use specified custodians for account management.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Real estate investing
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Mitchell K

CFP®, Series 66

Independence, OH

Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

Mitchell Kotheimer is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Domain Money Advisors, Sequoia Financial Group, Royal Alliance Associates, and NCA Financial Planners. Independence Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and employee benefit plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a variety of analytical approaches and strategies primarily on a discretionary basis.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Real estate investing
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William T

Series 65

Independence, OH

Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC

William Tomlinson is a financial advisor at Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Independence Wealth Advisors since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Tomlinson is a principal at United Brokerage Group MPD, LLC, an insurance agency where he provides product knowledge and underwriting support to independent insurance agents. Independence Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and employee benefit plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a variety of analytical approaches and strategies, and requires clients to use specified custodians for account management.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Real estate investing
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