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Stephen Tompkins

Advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, llc

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Location

Clemson, SC 29631

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

31 years

About

Stephen Tompkins is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Independent Advisor Alliance is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, charities, and estates. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, sub-advisors, and technology platforms to manage client investments.

Client services

Based on Independent Advisor Alliance, llc

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Independent Advisor Alliance, llc

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee for financial planning typically ranges from $0 to $15,000 (negotiable); Wealth coaching fixed fees quarterly $250 to $10,000 (negotiable)

Percentage

up to 2.00% annually (maximum, negotiable)

Project-based

Hourly financial planning/consulting fees up to $500 per hour (negotiable)

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fees negotiated, hourly up to $500/hour, flat fee typically $0 to $15,000, wealth coaching quarterly fixed fees $250 to $10,000 (negotiable)

Location

1011 Tiger Blvd, Suite 600

Clemson, SC 29631

Most active in

Florida · Georgia · South Carolina · Texas

Work history

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

2020 - Present (6 years)

LPL Financial

2020 - Present (6 years)

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2020 (4 years)

Wells Fargo Advisors Llc

2009 - 2016 (7 years)

Disclosures

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