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Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Total advisors

301

Across 165 offices

Clients per advisor

140 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

3850 N. Causeway Blvd., #950

Metarie LA 70002

Advisors at this office

3

Advisors at this office

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William V

Series 66

Metarie, LA

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

William Vanlandingham is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Family Council Office, Advisor Resource Council, LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He serves on the board of Grace at the Greenlight, a nonprofit focused on community outreach to the local homeless population. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside technology platforms and a network model of independent 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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Miriam F

CFP®, Series 63

Metarie, LA

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Miriam Favor is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has prior experience at Council Family Office, LPL Financial, Ameritas Life Insurance Company, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MML Investors Services. Miriam is also licensed as an attorney. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a network model combined with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by multiple analytical techniques 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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John B

CFP®, Series 66

Metarie, LA

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

John Borden is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience currently associated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Council Family Office, LPL Financial, Advisor Resource Council, and several insurance and financial services firms. He also operates Borden Financial LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, employing discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies with access to various analytical 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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