RIA

Independent Advisor Alliance

Charlotte, NC SEC Registered Investment Advisor Retail CIK: 0001696899
13F Score ?
29
3Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
13F Score ?
33
7Y · Top 10 · Mgr Wt
S&P 500 ?
80
Benchmark
$9.32B
AUM
+0.00%
2026 Q1
+20.02%
1-Year Return
+22.53%
Top 10 Concentration
+7.75%
Turnover
+126.33%
AUM Change
Since 2017
First Filing
1595
# of Holdings

Fund Overview

13F Filed: 2026-05-12

As of 2026 Q1, Independent Advisor Alliance manages $9.32B in reported 13F assets , holds 1595 positions with +22.53% top-10 concentration , and delivered a 1-year return of +20.02% on its disclosed equity portfolio. Filing 13F reports since 2017.

About

Investment Strategy

Analytics Summary

Risk Profile

Key Personnel

Chris Culp — Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Mark Vanterpool — Chief Investment Officer
Jeff Pietsch — Director of Investment Management
Official 13F Filings — SEC EDGAR Key personnel and Fund Overview may contain mistakes

Activity Summary — 2026 Q1

Q1 2026 13F Filed: May 12, 2026

Top Buys

% $
Stock % Impact
+3.44%
+2.08%
+1.90%
+1.66%
+1.60%
+1.45%

Top Sells

% $
Stock % Impact
-0.58%
-0.53%
-0.33%
-0.27%
-0.21%
-0.18%

Top Holdings

2026 Q1
Stock %
3.90%
ETF
3.68%
2.37%
2.22%
ETF
2.14%
1.93%
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Activity Summary

Latest
Market Value $9.32B
AUM Change +126.33%
New Positions 682
Increased Positions 485
Closed Positions 86
Top 10 Concentration +22.53%
Portfolio Turnover +7.75%
Alt Turnover +35.65%

Sector Allocation Trends

Quarterly History
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Holdings Analysis

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Positions Dynamics

Visualizing Top 20 holdings weight history over the last 10 quarters.

Portfolio Analytics — Latest

Independent Advisor Alliance risk dashboard covering volatility, beta, value-at-risk, drawdowns, concentration, factor tilts, benchmark comparison, and stress testing for the latest disclosed portfolio.

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AAPL 92.4
NVDA 88.1
MSFT 74.3
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Style Drift 0.12
Sector Rotation 0.38

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2008 GFC -32.4%
Covid-19 -18.1%
2022 Bear -24.7%
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Underperformance Analysis — Top 10 Holdings vs SPY

Backtesting Independent Advisor Alliance's top 10 holdings against SPY identified 30 underperformance periods. Worst drawdown: 2020-09 – 2020-11 (-13.5% vs SPY, 3 quarters).

Avg. lag: -3.6% vs SPY Avg. duration: 1.9 quarters
Backtest Snapshot — Top 10 Holdings (Mn-Weighted)

The ticker-level breakdown shows how each of Independent Advisor Alliance's top holdings contributed to portfolio returns quarter by quarter. Strongest recent contributors inside the last 5 years of the quarterly Top 10 backtest window: NVDA (2022 Q1 – 2025 Q4, +24.5 pts), ABCB (2023 Q1 – 2025 Q4, +16.4 pts), AAPL (2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4, +12.6 pts), VTI (2022 Q3 – 2024 Q2, +6.0 pts), AMZN (2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4, +5.6 pts) .

Strategy ann.: 14.9% SPY ann.: 15.2% Period: 2017–2026
Best Recent Contributors — Last 5Y
3 of 5 recent top contributors lagged SPY, which means even some of this fund's best return drivers still failed to beat a simple index over the same window.
2022 Q1 – 2025 Q4 • 12Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
NVDA
+379%
SPY
+69%
Contrib
+24.5%
2023 Q1 – 2025 Q4 • 12Q in Top 10 Beat SPY
ABCB
+188%
SPY
+86%
Contrib
+16.4%
2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4 • 18Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
AAPL
+74%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+12.6%
2022 Q3 – 2024 Q2 • 8Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
VTI
+62%
SPY
+63%
Contrib
+6.0%
2021 Q2 – 2025 Q4 • 18Q in Top 10 Lagged SPY
AMZN
+49%
SPY
+77%
Contrib
+5.6%
Stock return (green = beat SPY)   Stock return (red = lagged SPY)   SPY same period   Cumulative contribution during the last 5 years of the quarterly Mn-weighted Top 10 strategy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Independent Advisor Alliance invest in?
Independent Advisor Alliance employs a diversified, multi-strategy investment approach implemented through model portfolios and investment guidance provided to its network of affiliated financial advisors. The **13F Portfolio Composition** reflects an aggregation of client portfolios across numerous advisors, resulting in broad diversification across sectors, market capitalizations, and investment styles. Chief Investment Officer Mark Vanterpool and Director of Investment Management Jeff Pietsch oversee the development of investment models spanning conservative income-oriented strategies to growth-focused allocations, accommodating the varied objectives of clients served through affiliated advisors. **Sector Allocation History** analysis reveals balanced exposure consistent with diversified model portfolio construction designed to serve retail and high-net-worth clients with different risk tolerances and investment horizons. The blend investment style at the aggregate level reflects the combination of value, growth, and core strategies implemented across the advisor network. The low-to-moderate turnover profile suggests disciplined model portfolio management with attention to tax efficiency and transaction cost minimization. The firm provides advisors access to both proprietary models and third-party investment solutions, enabling customized portfolio construction aligned with individual client needs.
What is Independent Advisor Alliance's AUM?
Independent Advisor Alliance reported $9.32B in 13F assets as of 2026 Q1. Note: 13F AUM reflects only long equity positions reported to the SEC and may differ from total assets under management.
How concentrated is Independent Advisor Alliance's portfolio?
Independent Advisor Alliance holds 1595 disclosed positions. The top 10 holdings represent +22.53% of the reported portfolio, indicating a diversified investment approach.
How to track Independent Advisor Alliance 13F filings?
Track Independent Advisor Alliance's quarterly filings on SEC EDGAR or on this page — data is updated within days of each filing deadline. Subscribe to 13Foresight for position-change alerts.
Who manages Independent Advisor Alliance?
Independent Advisor Alliance is managed by Chris Culp (Founder and Chief Executive Officer), Mark Vanterpool (Chief Investment Officer), Jeff Pietsch (Director of Investment Management).

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