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Independence Capital Co., Inc.

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Client AUM

$118,696,378

Clients

300

Advisors

19

across 5 offices

About

Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), corporations and other entities, managing roughly $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships supported by an 18‑person advisory team. Its services include ongoing discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, customized Investment Policy Statements, hourly financial planning, and introductions to third‑party money managers and ERISA account advice.

The firm uses fundamental analysis and a long‑term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, time horizons and documented risk tolerances and employing a broad range of securities including equities, corporate and government debt, ETFs, mutual funds and various alternative investments. ICC documents client risk and strategy in written investment policy statements, may delegate management to outside managers, and discloses arrangements such as fee‑sharing with those third‑party managers.

What distinguishes the firm from many peers is its combination of advisory and broker‑dealer activities and related business affiliations: its advisors are registered representatives and insurance agents, it conducts commission‑based business through an introducing broker‑dealer, and principals have affiliations with an accounting practice, a law practice and an insurance agency. The brochure also discloses recent regulatory matters — including a 2025 FINRA settlement related to supervision of certain bond recommendations and an earlier administrative consent order — and states the firm has satisfied the required remedial actions.

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Fee options

Percentage

$25,000 - $250,000: 2.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $2,500,000: 1.00% $2,500,001 - $10,000,000: 0.75% $10,000,001+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commission for sale of securities and investment products, not primary source of income

Project-based

Hourly fee for financial planning services at $350 per hour, negotiable

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (may be waived) Fee-only: Hourly fee of $350, negotiable

Main office

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5579 Pearl Road, Suite 100

Parma OH 44129

Advisors at this office

15

Most active in

Ohio

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Advisors at this firm

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Jon H

Series 63

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Jon Heischman is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Heischman Insurance since 2003, working as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life, health, annuity, disability, and long-term care insurance. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate house flipping on a commission basis. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances while offering a range of investment options and coordinating with third-party money managers as needed.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Thomas M

Series 63, Series 65

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Thomas Moran is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life from 2014 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, Moran is involved in real estate sales and owns multiple insurance and benefits-related businesses, including Innovatus Group Benefit LLC and Tom Moran and Associates, Inc. Independence Capital Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, tailoring portfolios based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and introductions to third-party money managers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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John C

Series 63

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

John Cush is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Ohio National and THE O.N. Equity Sales Company. Cush is also the owner of Cush Financial Services, a business focused on fixed life, annuity, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Independence Capital Co., Inc. manages approximately $118.7 million across 300 client relationships, offering investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, customizing portfolios based on clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances, and uses a variety of securities and investment vehicles.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Margaret U

CFP®, Series 63

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Margaret Ulrich is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independence Capital Co., Inc. since 2003. She holds a Series 63 license and works in Parma, Ohio. In addition to her advisory role, she is also involved in life, health, and Medicare supplemental insurance sales. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across 300 client relationships, employing a fundamental analysis approach and long-term trading orientation tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Thomas D

Series 66

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Thomas Dlugopolsky is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Independence Capital since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at MassMutual and MML Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a compensated board member for the Delta Sigma Phi Delta Omega Alumni control board and volunteers with the North Coast Men's Chorus. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across 300 client relationships. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer activities, employing a long-term, fundamental investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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James T

Series 63, Series 66

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

James Thomas is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, Ohio, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Mutual Service Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is a high school volleyball official and an insurance agent specializing in fixed life and annuity sales. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances while offering a broad range of securities and customized investment solutions.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Robert B

CFP®, Series 63

St. Augustine, FL

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Robert Billstein is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independence Capital Co., Inc. since 2009. His prior roles include positions at Walnut Street Securities Inc. and First Southeastern Securities Group, Incorporated, as well as operating a sole proprietorship since 1994. He also serves as an unpaid trustee for some family accounts. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios based on clients’ objectives, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Michael R

Series 63

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Michael Romanello is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 license and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independence Capital since 2019 and has concurrently held roles at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and PRO Financial Network, which he owns. Outside of advising, Romanello is an author with a book available on Amazon and is involved in a cannabis production business as an owner and partner. Independence Capital Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships and employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Christopher N

Series 63, Series 65

Clinton, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Christopher Nichols is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Independence Capital since 2019. Prior to that, he spent five years with American United Life and OneAmerica Securities. Nichols owns multiple businesses focused on insurance and group benefit sales. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances, and offers both advisory and broker-dealer services.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Sohrab S

Series 63

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Sohrab Sadegi is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Independence Capital since 2005 and has over 32 years of experience at Bankers Life & Casualty. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and operates an online food delivery and shopping business. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships, employing fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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David C

Series 66

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

David Cush is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at the ON Equity Sales Company and Wisconsin Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he creates woodworking educational videos. Independence Capital Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across 300 client relationships, employing a fundamental, long-term investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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David T

Series 63

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

David Toetz is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has practiced law since 2003 and serves on the board of directors for PSE Credit Union. In addition to his advisory work, he has roles as an attorney and public defender. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships with an 18-person advisory team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances, and offers a broad range of securities and third-party manager introductions.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Jonathan C

CFP®

Parma, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Jonathan Cush is a Certified Financial Planner® at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company for 15 years and has been affiliated with Ohio National Financial Services and the John C Cush Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Cush is involved in horse breeding as a business activity. Independence Capital Company, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across around 300 client relationships. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and introductions to third-party money managers.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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Anthony S

Series 63, Series 65

Willoughby, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

Anthony Spena Sr. is an advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company and Key Investment Services, LLC. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, annuities, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a long-term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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David C

Chesterland, OH

Independence Capital Co., Inc.

David Cassese is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. who holds CPA credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Financial Services, Inc. since 2004 and operates Cassese + Company, which he founded in 1992. Outside of advisory work, he owns IC Products LLC, a business specializing in ice cream technology and equipment, and provides accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Independence Capital Company, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with investment advisory and financial planning services, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances while offering a broad range of investment products and third-party manager solutions.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing
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