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Independence Wealth Group

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Client assets under management

$4,660,000

Clients

54

0% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 3 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

18

Very Low

Average account size

$86,296

About

Independence Wealth Group provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual (non‑high‑net‑worth) clients, using percentage‑of‑AUM billing for ongoing investment management and a fixed‑fee option for standalone financial plans. The firm reports roughly $4.66 million in assets under management across about 54 client relationships and does not impose a formal account minimum.

The firm constructs portfolios using fundamental analysis within a strategic, long‑term asset allocation framework and offers tailored plans based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance and tax considerations; accounts are reviewed periodically and advisors meet with clients at least twice a year. IWG also offers educational seminars and workshops to clients at no cost, and uses third‑party planning and analytics tools (e.g., MoneyGuide Pro, Koyfin) and occasional outside consultants for specialized analysis.

What distinguishes this firm from many peers is its integration of insurance business activities into its advisory platform: the firm holds a minority ownership stake in an insurance agency and several advisors are licensed insurance agents who devote substantial time to insurance activities, and the firm is affiliated with an insurance company to offer a variable annuity product that requires a separate insurer account. These insurance relationships and the practice of providing complimentary client workshops are less common among similar supported firms and represent potential sources of conflict that clients should consider.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Retirement income strategy Annuities Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning Fee negotiated between $500 and $5,000, fixed rate, non-refundable if terminated

Percentage

1% annually, charged daily and billed monthly in arrears

Main office location

Independence Wealth Group

San Antonio TX, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Texas

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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John C

CFP®

San Antonio, TX

Independence Wealth Group

John Chan is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independence Wealth Group in San Antonio, TX. He previously worked at Alamo Insurance & Wealth Management before joining G. H. Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Chan is a licensed insurance agent and a minority owner of Falcon Insurance Services, a property and casualty insurance agency, where he provides financial oversight. Independence Wealth Group serves primarily individual clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, employing a strategic, long-term asset allocation approach tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance. The firm integrates insurance business activities into its advisory platform and offers educational seminars and workshops to clients at no cost.

Retirement income strategy Annuities Real estate investing
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Raphael V

Series 63, Series 65

San Antonio, TX

Independence Wealth Group

Raphael Vega is a financial advisor with Independence Wealth Group in San Antonio, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at G. H. Wealth Management, LLC since 2016 and previously at Alamo Insurance & Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Vega is involved in offering Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans. Independence Wealth Group provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual clients, using a strategic, long-term asset allocation approach tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance. The firm manages approximately $4.66 million in assets across about 54 client relationships and offers educational seminars and workshops at no cost.

Retirement income strategy Annuities Real estate investing
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George H

Series 66

San Antonio, TX

Independence Wealth Group

George Hinojosa is a financial advisor with Independence Wealth Group in San Antonio, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has operated G. H. Wealth Management, LLC since 2014. Hinojosa is also a minority owner of Falcon Insurance Services, a property and casualty insurance agency, where he provides financial oversight. Independence Wealth Group serves primarily individual clients with portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, using a strategic, long-term asset allocation approach. The firm integrates insurance business activities into its advisory platform and offers educational seminars and workshops at no cost.

Retirement income strategy Annuities Real estate investing
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