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Paula A Strumbly

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Willoughby Hills, OH 2778 Som Center Road

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

21 years

Location

Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

464

Across 295 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Paula Strumbly is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, offering both passive and active investment exposures through various platforms and third-party programs.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning based on services and complexity; fees negotiable and documented in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.16% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.16% program fee max) $250,000 - $500,000: 2.12% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.12% program fee max) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.10% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.10% program fee max) $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.06% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.06% program fee max) $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.05% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.05% program fee max) $5,000,000+: 2.04% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.04% program fee max)

Commissions

Advisory firm is a broker-dealer; clients pay commissions when purchasing securities or insurance products through brokerage services; IARs receive commissions separately

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, payable in advance or arrears; specific amounts negotiated per client

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, paid monthly or quarterly as specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees for advisory services generally up to 3.00% annually; financial planning hourly fees, fixed fees, subscription fees available; fees specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Location

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Willoughby Hills, OH 2778 Som Center Road

2778 Som Center Road, Suite 201

Willoughby Hills OH 44094

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Ohio

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Independent Financial Group, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Willoughby Hills, OH

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

2016 - 2026 • 10 years

Willoughby Hills, OH

LPL Financial, llc

2004 - 2026 • 22 years

Willoughby Hills, OH

Disclosures

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CFP®

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Edmund B

Series 63

Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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