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Independent Financial Partners

Enterprise

Firm-wide stats for Independent Financial Partners

Total advisors

317

Across 166 offices

Clients per advisor

166 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$225,569 Low

HNW client ratio

35% High

About

Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. As disclosed in its Form ADV, the firm reported $12,538,891,425 in assets under management as of December 31, 2024 and supports a multi-advisor platform of roughly 261 advisors serving tens of thousands of individual, charitable, corporate and high-net-worth clients.

IFP’s advisory model is decentralized: investment strategies and philosophies are set by individual IARs but clients can also elect to use centralized IFP Asset Management (IFPAM), third‑party asset managers, or wrap programs. Accounts may be managed on a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis, clients can impose written restrictions, and the firm maintains ongoing supervisory and transaction‑review processes overseen by a home‑office compliance and supervision team.

What is most notable versus many peers is the firm’s formal retirement‑plan advisory and pension consulting capability — including both ERISA 3(21) (non‑discretionary) and 3(38) (discretionary) services, IPS development, QDIA and vendor due diligence — and its written processes to comply with DOL rollover guidance (PTE 2020‑02). IFP also partners with National Advisors Trust to provide directed trustee services for trusts and non‑registered assets, and operates affiliated broker‑dealer and insurance entities that the firm discloses and supervises to address related conflicts of interest.

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Expertise

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Location

3030 N. Rocky Pt. Dr. W., Suite 700

Tampa FL 33607

Advisors at this office

46

Advisors at this office

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Andres C

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Andres Castro is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and its affiliates from 2021 to 2025. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, offering a decentralized advisory model with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management, as well as specialized retirement-plan consulting and trustee services.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Christopher W

Series 65, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Christopher Weismiller is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and LPL Financial. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Steven R

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Steven Reichert is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Trinity Wealth Securities and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Reichert owns Boardwalk Bookkeeping. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model with over 260 advisors serving a broad client base, and it is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jonathan G

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Jonathan Gade is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously with LPL Financial from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advising, he is involved in behavioral health support as a technician at White Sands Treatment Center and participates in construction project referrals for Beavers Construction. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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James G

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

James Granat is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wilson Business Group and has experience in educational institutions including Tate High School, Pensacola State College, and Northwest Florida State College. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities, serving a broad client base including individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jakob M

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Jakob Muehlschlegel is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including IFP Securities, Synovus Bank, and Finances for the Fearless. His background also includes roles at Medinah Country Club and Bowes Creek Country Club. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform offering both individualized and centralized investment management, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Joseph W

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Joseph Wheeler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, based in Tampa, FL, and has 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and IFP Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Wheeler serves as a board member for the Maitland Club Homeowner's Association. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and notable retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Eric K

Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Eric Klaus is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, LPL Financial, Ameriprise, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, Klaus is the head coach of the Alonso High School boys lacrosse team and owns a website connecting teens with odd jobs. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management, known for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Kevin M

Series 63

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Kevin Manning is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 63 credential and 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial Corporation and IFP Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate sales through his sole proprietorship with Coldwell Banker Realty. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a wide range of clients and offers a decentralized advisory model alongside notable retirement-plan and pension consulting capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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William H

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

William Hamm Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with over 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Independent Financial Partners since 2000 and currently serves at IFP Securities, LLC, with prior experience at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is president of IFP Advisors, Inc., where he is involved in the sale and service of life insurance products and financial planning. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform with a decentralized advisory model, formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities, and partnerships to provide directed trustee services.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Jerry B

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Jerry Bulaclac Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners since 2012 and previously with LPL Financial from 2012 to 2019. He is also involved with RadiantVest, advising clients on portfolio management, retirement income planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management and specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Riley N

Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Riley Newman is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IFP Securities, LLC, Riley worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has a diverse background including roles at Northrop Grumman and Health First Medical Group. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients with a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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David Y

Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

David Yu is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019, he worked at Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, David is also a commercial pilot for American Airlines. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services, supporting a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Thomas H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Thomas Holliger is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2019. His prior experience includes 25 years at Fidelity Brokerage Services and a year at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. He is also a general partner of Holliger Financial Consultants, an advisory and insurance business. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform, serving a diverse client base with a decentralized advisory model and a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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Eric D

ChFC®, Series 63

Tampa, FL

Independent Financial Partners

Eric Donner is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at ValMark Advisers, Kestra Investment Services, and Hewins Financial Advisors, among others. Outside of advising, he is involved in business exit consulting and volunteers with Israel Heart 2 Heart, a nonprofit supporting wounded Israeli soldiers with PTSD. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, offering both customized advisor-driven strategies and access to centralized asset management and pension consulting services.

Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired
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