Scott
Ward

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

CRD#2596454
Investment Advisor
in Columbia, SC

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About this Advisor

Scott Ward is a financial advisor based in Columbia, South Carolina, working with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. Scott has previously held positions at Riversource Fund Distributors, Inc, Rock Harbor LLC, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, Independent Advisor Alliance, First Community Bank, Columbia Management Group, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, Riversource Investments, Innovation Partners, Lpl Financial, and Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. Scott has passed the Series 65 and Series 66 regulatory exams and is registered to provide services in South Carolina. Currently, Scott is part of Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, which operates out of Columbia, South Carolina. The firm has 132 offices and 230 employees. The firm manages assets totaling $12.8 billion and serves a variety of clients, including charitable organizations and high-net-worth individuals. The services offered by the firm include financial planning services, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers, publication of newsletters, and educational seminars. The fee structure at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC includes asset-based, hourly, and fixed fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 65, Series 66

Services Offered

Financial planning services, Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Publication of periodicals or newsletters, Educational seminars/workshops

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Hourly Charges, Fixed Fees

Office Location

1213 Lady Street Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201

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Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$12,826,908,245

SC Average: $3,625,019,099
Total Number of Employees

230

SC Average: 22
Total Number of Accounts

52,309

SC Average: 1,917
Average Account Size

$245,214

SC Average: $1,890,985

Investment Advisory Services

  • Financial planning services
  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Publication of periodicals or newsletters
  • Educational seminars/workshops

Scott Ward Work History

2023 - Present (1 year)

Independent Advisor Alliance

2023 - Present (1 year)

First Community Bank

2023 - Present (1 year)

Lpl Financial

2023 - Present (1 year)

Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

2022 - 2023 (1 year)

Innovation Partners

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Rock Harbor LLC

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Foreside Fund Services, LLC

2010 - 2017 (7 years)

Riversource Fund Distributors, Inc

2010 - 2017 (7 years)

Riversource Investments

2006 - 2017 (11 years)

Columbia Management Group

2006 - 2017 (11 years)

Columbia Management Advisors, LLC

Disclosures

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Richard Reber
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George Irby
Matthews, NC
William Mc Keithan
Southport, NC
Kevin Steffen
Vero Beach, FL
Charles White
Roanoke, VA
Ernest Ross
Charlotte, NC

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