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Independent Solutions Wealth Management

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Williamsville, NYCRD 144733Updated

Independent Solutions Wealth Management is an investment adviser based in Williamsville, NY, registered with the SEC since 2008. It provides financial planning and investment management. Its clients include individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations and other businesses. Its regulatory assets under management total $1.54 billion, as filed on 24 March 2026.

4,285
Clients
$353K
AUM per individual client
26
Advisory staff
4
Offices
See fees
Annual fee

From Form ADV filed 24 March 2026SEC record

Services and clients

Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.

Independent Solutions Wealth Management reports 4,285 clients. They include 3,997 individual clients, 268 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses. Of its assets, 100.0% ($1.54B across 7,198 accounts) are managed with discretion.

Clients and assets by client type
Clients4,285 clients
Assets$1.54B
Client typeClientsAssets
Individuals (other than HNW)93%61%
High-net-worth individuals6%37%
Charitable organizations<1%<1%
Corporations and other businesses<1%2%
Client breakdown and activity details
Individuals (other than HNW)
Clients
3,997
Regulatory AUM
$945M
AUM share
61.4%
Avg. per client
$236K
High-net-worth individuals
Clients
268
Regulatory AUM
$562M
AUM share
36.5%
Avg. per client
$2.1M
Charitable organizations
Clients
Fewer than 5
Regulatory AUM
$4.38M
AUM share
0.3%
Avg. per client
$1.46M
Corporations and other businesses
Clients
17
Regulatory AUM
$26.7M
AUM share
1.7%
Avg. per client
$1.57M

Total

Clients
4,285
Regulatory AUM
$1.54B
AUM share
100%
Avg. per client
—
Clients outside the U.S.
0%
Clients advised without assets under management last fiscal year
0
Private funds advised
0
Financial planning clients last fiscal year
0

Fees and minimums

Independent Solutions Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees (other than subscription fees). The reviewed brochures do not disclose an asset-based fee rate. Read the SEC-filed brochure. The brochure also prices 2 other services, listed under fee details.

Fee details and sources

Other fees

Comprehensive Financial Planning
Comprehensive financial planning is charged a fee of $500 to $10,000, based on the complexity of the client's financial concerns and the services provided.
Consulting
Consulting projects are billed at hourly rates of $150 to $300 per hour, depending on the nature and complexity of the project.

Ownership and people

Glenn Wiggle owns 25% to 50% of Independent Solutions Wealth Management. The leadership team of Independent Solutions Wealth Management includes Chief Compliance Officer Glenn Wiggle. It has 30 employees, 26 of them in advisory roles.

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Staff

  • 30 employees
  • 26 in advisory functions
  • 25 state-registered reps
  • 24 broker-dealer reps
  • 21 insurance agents
Who owns the firm
Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC· the adviser
  • Glenn Wiggle

    Control person · since August 2007

    Owns 25% to 50% of Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
  • Michael Lomas

    Control person · since August 2007

    Owns 25% to 50% of Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
  • Big Time & Associates, Inc.

    Control person · since April 2022

    Owns 25% to 50% of Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
    • Daniel Neiman

      Control person · since April 2022

      Owns 75% or more of Big Time & Associates, Inc.

Growth and acquisitions

Independent Solutions Wealth Management’s regulatory assets grew 2.2× from $708M (February 2021) to $1.54B (March 2026); clients rose from 2,785 to 4,285 and employees from 20 to 30.

By annual filing
Measure
Figures from each annual filing
FiledRegulatory AUMClientsStaffEmployeesOffices
Mar 2026March 2026$1.54B4,285304
Mar 2025March 2025$1.23B3,774282
Jul 2024July 2024$954M3,670212
Jun 2023June 2023$838M3,849182
Jun 2022June 2022$860M3,837192
Feb 2021February 2021$708M2,785202

Offices and registration details

Besides its headquarters, Independent Solutions Wealth Management has 3 offices (2 private residences, listed without an address), with 2 listed addresses across 2 states.

Listed office addresses by state

New York · 1 listed address

  • 305 Spindrift Drive, WilliamsvilleHQ

Contact and registration details

Legal name
Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
Headquarters
305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
SEC file
801-69708
Structure
Delaware LLC
Fiscal year end
December

Custodians

Independent Solutions Wealth Management’s named custodians for separately managed accounts are Fidelity ($1.16B, 79%) and Charles Schwab ($304M, 21%). Independent Solutions Wealth Management has custody of $136M for 237 clients.

Reported separately managed account assets by custodian
$1.47B
named custodians
  • FidelityFidelity Distributors Company LLC · Smithfield, RI · $1.16B79%
  • Charles SchwabCharles Schwab & Co., Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $304M21%

Investments and reported holdings

At year end, Independent Solutions Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts were mostly in funds (59%) and stocks (35%). Its reported 13F holdings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026 total $766M across 194 positions; the largest are Listed Fds TR (18.3%), Apple Inc. (3.2%) and Nvidia Corporation (2.7%).

What the accounts hold

Separately managed account assets by class, year end
  • Stocks35%
  • Funds59%
  • Bonds4%
  • Cash2%
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Common questions

How many clients does Independent Solutions Wealth Management have?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management has 4,285 clients and manages $1.54 billion for them, as of March 2026. They include 3,997 individual clients, 268 high-net-worth individuals, and 17 corporations and other businesses.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.D and 5.F, filed 24 March 2026

What services does Independent Solutions Wealth Management offer?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, selecting other managers, and educational seminars.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.G, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Which custodians does Independent Solutions Wealth Management use?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management’s separately managed account assets are held at Fidelity Distributors Company LLC (Smithfield, RI), with $1.16B and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (San Francisco, CA), with $304M. Only custodians holding at least a tenth of those assets are named.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedule D, Section 5.K.(3), filed 24 March 2026

How many financial advisors does Independent Solutions Wealth Management have?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management has 25 investment adviser representatives registered with state securities authorities, out of 30 employees, and 26 perform investment advisory functions. 24 employees are registered representatives of a broker-dealer and 21 employees are licensed insurance agents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.A and 5.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

What does Independent Solutions Wealth Management invest in?

At the end of its last fiscal year, Independent Solutions Wealth Management’s separately managed accounts held 59% registered funds (mutual funds, ETFs, BDCs), 35% exchange-traded equities, 4% investment grade corporate bonds and 2% cash and equivalents.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Items 5.K.(1) and 7.B, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

Who owns Independent Solutions Wealth Management?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management is owned through a holding company by Daniel Neiman. Its direct owners are Glenn Wiggle, Michael Lomas and Big Time & Associates, Inc., each holding 50% or less.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B, filed 24 March 2026

How does Independent Solutions Wealth Management get paid?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management is paid through a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges and fixed fees. Its Form ADV lists no commissions or performance-based fees among how it is paid.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 5.E, from the SEC's 2 October 2026 data file

How do I contact Independent Solutions Wealth Management?

Independent Solutions Wealth Management’s main office is at 305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221. Its phone number is 716-568-8566. Its website is iswealthmanagement.com.

Source: Form ADV Part 1A, Item 1.F, filed 24 March 2026

Sources and methodology

  1. Form ADV Part 1A, amendment filed 24 March 2026. Items 1, 5, 9, 11 and Schedules A, B and D.
  2. ISWM FORM ADV PART 2A, submitted 24 March 2026.
  3. IAPD firm record, CRD 144733.
  4. SEC registered adviser data, annual Form ADV amendments filed 26 February 2021 to 24 March 2026. Items 1.F and 5.
  5. SEC investment adviser representative register, as of 9 October 2026; loaded 10 October 2026.
  6. Form 13F-HR, filed 29 July 2026 for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

Retrieved 15 October 2026. All are published by the SEC and may have been amended since. Disciplinary history is not yet shown here. The SEC publishes the complete record, including any disciplinary events, and it is the authoritative place to check one. The logo is reproduced for identification from Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC, website.

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