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Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Total advisors

303

Across 167 offices

Clients per advisor

139 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$386,491 Typical

HNW client ratio

37% High

About

Independent Advisor Alliance (IAA) works with a broad mix of clients — individuals (including high‑net‑worth), small businesses, pooled vehicles, charitable organizations, and retirement plans — offering asset management on both wrap and non‑wrap bases, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting (including ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) services). The firm also acts as a solicitor and refers clients to third‑party managers and turnkey platforms when appropriate.

IAA’s advisory representatives provide both discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management and may implement strategies using model portfolios, sub‑advisors, and a range of analytical techniques (fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory). The firm leverages technology platforms (for example, a third‑party held‑away account platform and an estate‑planning platform) to aggregate assets, rebalance held‑away accounts, and deliver digital estate‑planning workflows alongside traditional planning and coaching.

Compared with many large peers, IAA combines a network model of several hundred advisory representatives operating under independent DBA names with uncommon industry ties: many IAA representatives are dually registered to perform brokerage services through LPL Financial (IAA is partly owned by LPL), and the firm offers access to a third‑party estate‑planning platform that can connect clients to local T&E attorneys. IAA is not structured as an affiliation of multiple independent registered investment advisers, instead relying on supervised IARs, sub‑advisors, and third‑party managers to deliver client services — a governance and referral model that investors should note.

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Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Location

3806 Southland Avenue

Kokomo IN 46902

Advisors at this office

4

Advisors at this office

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John D

Series 63, Series 65

Kokomo, IN

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

John Dean is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Creative Financial Designs, INC and CFD Investments, INC before joining Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed at Eastern Howard School Corporation in a non-investment-related role. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm uses a network model of advisory representatives, many of whom are dually registered with LPL Financial, and incorporates various investment strategies and technology platforms to support client needs.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Sharon C

Series 66

Kokomo, IN

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Sharon Conner is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial since 2017 and was previously with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using both discretionary and non-discretionary management styles, leveraging technology platforms and a network model of advisory representatives.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Andrew R

CFP®, Series 66

Kokomo, IN

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Andrew Roller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has worked previously at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. and LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and employs a network model with a range of investment strategies and technology platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Kourtney S

Series 63, Series 65

Kokomo, IN

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Kourtney Shawhan is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial and CFD Investments. Shawhan provides administrative support within her current firm alongside her advisory role. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model combining independent advisory representatives with access to brokerage services through LPL Financial and utilizes various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner Retired
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