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Independence Square Holdings, LLC

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Client AUM

$1,813,813,304

Clients

2,621

Advisors

40

across 12 offices

About

Independence Square Holdings (dba Independence Square Advisors) serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), retirement plans, and other institutional and corporate clients through financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant-level ERISA advisory services. The firm operates as a multi‑team adviser with about 40 advisors and provides both discretionary and non‑discretionary management, model portfolio options, and access to third‑party managers and advisory programs.

INDSQUARE’s investment process blends customized portfolios, model portfolios and third‑party solutions, and it participates in several LPL‑sponsored programs (including an algorithm‑driven Guided Wealth Portfolios offering) to implement client strategies. It also allocates to a broad set of instruments — including private equity, hedge funds, alternative and cryptocurrency‑related products via third‑party platforms — and, for qualified clients, may negotiate performance‑based arrangements tied to affiliated private funds managed by ISQ Capital LLC.

What distinguishes the firm from many peers is its extensive use of digital and platform services — web‑based investor portals, licensed estate‑document tools (Wealth.com), healthcare‑cost planning (Caribou), and a HeightZero/BitGo digital‑asset platform — and the routine passing through of related subscription or platform fees. INDSQUARE also supports hybrid advisor activity: some IARs are dually registered with LPL, hold NMLS mortgage licenses, or are licensed insurance agents and may effect commissionable insurance, mortgage, or brokerage transactions and referral arrangements (including referrals to an insurance broker and mortgage TPO), which can result in commission and referral compensation in addition to advisory fees.

Client services

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

Expertise

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning up to $20,000; consulting fees up to $10,000 per month; pension consulting fees up to $100,000.

Percentage

Up to 2.50% annually for portfolio management and pension consulting services

Commissions

Advisors who are dually registered representatives may receive commissions for securities sales and insurance commissions for insurance products, in addition to advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $2,000 per hour.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees offered on a negotiated, individualized basis, primarily via affiliated private funds managed by ISQ Capital LLC (affiliated adviser), not standard advisory programs.

Subscriptions

Subscription-type fees for certain ancillary services such as Caribou health platform (up to $750 annually) and Wealth.com estate planning platform (one-time fee up to $2,400 or monthly fees up to $200).

Other

Fee-only: Fees are generally negotiable, set forth in client agreements, and include asset-based fees up to stated maximums. Also fixed fees for financial planning (up to $20,000) and pension plans (up to $100,000), hourly fees up to $2,000/hour, and consulting fees monthly up to $10,000.

Main office

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150 South Warner Road, Suite 300

King of Prussia PA 19406

Advisors at this office

27

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Missouri · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · Rhode Island · South Carolina · Texas · Vermont · Virginia

Also doing business as

Barnes Lane Advisors LLC · Brenton Private Wealth Advisors · Brenton Stransky Wealth Management · Independence Square Advisors · Independence Square Asset Management · Independence Square Holdings, LLC · Milanek Family Wealth Management, LLC · Mulvaney Wealth Management · Scherzer Financial · Stratavest · The Plan Advocate · Touey & Company

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Christopher G

CFP®, Series 66

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Christopher Groeber is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, and Ameriprise. Outside of advisory services, Groeber has involvement in several non-variable insurance brokerage activities. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm uses a multi-team approach combining customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, with access to a wide range of investment instruments and digital advisory platforms.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin A

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Benjamin Auslander is a financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill and U.S. Trust. His background also includes roles in consulting and at Villanova University. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm uses a multi-team approach combining customized and model portfolios, third-party solutions, and digital platform services to implement client strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Adam S

Series 65

Conshohocken, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Adam Scherzer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, bringing over 20 years of experience through his ownership of Scherzer Financial Inc., which offers investment advisory and insurance services. He is also co-owner and writer for Shadow Legacy Media Properties LLC, a company focused on producing scripts and intellectual property for television series. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with approximately 40 advisors, offering a mix of customized and model portfolios along with access to third-party managers and extensive digital platform services.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Meg R

Series 63, Series 65

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Meg Ryan is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, MetLife Securities, and New England Securities. She is also involved in non-variable insurance services through several insurance-related business activities. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm employs a multi-team approach and integrates customized portfolios with model portfolios and third-party solutions, including alternative investments and advanced digital platforms.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark C

Series 63

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Mark Comyns is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Philadelphia Group, Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Wharton Advisory Group. He acts as trustee for family trusts. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and ERISA advisory services. The firm combines customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, and utilizes digital platforms and a range of alternative investment options as part of its multi-team advisory approach.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Shane S

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

St. Petersburg, FL

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Shane Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and has prior experience at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. His business activities include providing fixed insurance products through various carriers. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-team approach, blending customized and model portfolios with third-party solutions, and offers access to a variety of investment instruments and digital platforms.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Eugene M

Series 63, Series 65

Short Hills, NJ

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Eugene Mulvaney Jr. is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Wunderlich Securities, Dominick & Dickerman, and Credit Suisse Securities. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm operates as a multi-team advisor, combining customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, and uses extensive digital platforms and tools to support client strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jesse L

Series 66

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Jesse Levy is a financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved as a ride-sharing driver since 2022. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm operates as a multi-team adviser offering customized portfolios, third-party solutions, and digital platform services to support a broad range of investment strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Douglas S

Series 63, Series 65

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Douglas Sweeney is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, pension consulting, and ERISA advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with about 40 advisors, utilizing customized and model portfolios, third-party solutions, and digital platform services to implement client strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark M

Series 63, Series 65

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Mark McMahon is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, Raymond James & Associates, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm offers a multi-team approach combining customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, including access to alternative investments and digital platform services.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel M

Series 63, Series 66

Cherry Hill, NJ

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Daniel Morse is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, and Securities America Advisors. Morse has involvement in insurance-related activities, including life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of customized and model portfolios alongside third-party solutions and offers access to alternative investments and digital platforms.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel A

Series 63, Series 66

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Daniel Agoglia is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Private Advisor Group, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and The Philadelphia Group. Independence Square Holdings serves individual, retirement plan, and institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting services. The firm combines customized portfolios, model strategies, and third-party solutions, and uses a range of digital and platform tools to support client services.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael B

Series 63, Series 65

Baltimore, MD

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Michael Burchell is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at WPG Financial Group, United Planners' Financial Services of America, and CFG Capital Markets, LLC. Independence Square Holdings, operating as a multi-team adviser with about 40 advisors, serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm combines customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, and utilizes digital platforms and alternative investment options as part of its comprehensive investment approach.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Blaise M

Series 63, Series 65

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Blaise Milanek is a financial advisor with Independence Square Holdings, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independence Square Holdings since 2019 and previously at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients through financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA advisory services. The firm operates as a multi-team adviser with about 40 advisors and utilizes a blend of customized portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, incorporating digital and platform services to support client strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Thomas M

Series 65

King of Prussia, PA

Independence Square Holdings, LLC

Thomas Mchugh is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independence Square Holdings, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and Logan Capital Management. Independence Square Holdings serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a blend of customized and model portfolios, incorporates third-party solutions, and leverages digital platforms and alternative investment options as part of its multi-team advisory approach.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Medicare planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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