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Michael S. Lomas

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Williamsville, NY 14221
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CRD#: 2672193
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Professional summary


Michael Steven Lomas, who also goes by Mike Lomas, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Williamsville, New York and PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC located in Williamsville, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Lomas

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGMENT, LLC (RIA); 30% TIME SPENT; .33% OWNERSHIP 2) FINANCIAL GUYS, LLC.; RADIO SHOW, ADVERTISING, INSURANCE SALES; 45% TIME SPENT, 50% OWNERSHIP 3)NEIMAN FUNDS MANAGEMENT(CORP); MUTUAL FUNDS ADVISOR - NEIMAN LARGE CAP VALUE FUND; DIRECTOR; ACTIVE OWNER; 20% TIME SPENT; 16% OWNERSHIP; UNKNOWN COMP; CONTINUOUS TERM. 4) Medicare Advantage; Marketing Director. 5 hours per month spent on the activity. 5 hours per month spent on activity during trading hours. 5)PEAK REPS, LLC; HOLDING COMPANY; 12.5% OWNERSHIP; OWNER, BOARD MEMBER; OVERSIGHT AND GIVE BROAD BUSINESS AS BOARD MEMBER-NO DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES; INDEFINITE; 20 HRS/MO 6) Insurance- Medicare/Medicaid; President, Marketing. The Financial Guys. Start Date: 9.20.16. 10 hours per month spent on the activity. 0 hours per month spent on activity during trading hours. 7) THE FINANCIAL GUYS INSURANCE, LLC; CO-OWNER/PARTNER, LIMITED OPERATIONAL INVOLVEMENT. START DATE: 6/1/17. 4 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON ACTIVITY. 0 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON ACTIVITY DURING TRADING HOURS. 8) THE FINANCIAL GUYS, LLC; CO-OWNER/PARTNER, LIMITED OPERATIONAL INVOLVEMENT. START DATE: 6/1/17. 4 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON ACTIVITY. 0 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON ACTIVITY DURING TRADING HOURS. 9) 305 Spindrift, LLC; Ownership Of Building; Co-Owner; Start Date: 4/1/18; Approx Hours Spent On Activity Per Month: 2; Approx Hours Spent On Activity Per Month During Trading Hours: 0 10)Company Name: TFG Insurance/TFG Florida Insurance; Type of Outside Business Activity: Property and Casualty; Position: Manager; Duties of Position: Marketing Director; Start Date: 09/30/2020; Approximate # of hours per month spent: 20; Approximate # of hours spent during trading hours: 1 11) Business Entity: Peak Brokerage Services, LLC Business Activity: Minority Interest <5%; Duties of Position: Management; Title: Member; Approx. # of hrs. spent per month: 1.5Hrs; Approx. # of hrs. spent during trading hrs.: 1.5 12) Business Entity: Mochua Properties LLC; Business Activity: Real Estate Investment; Duties of Position: Owner; Title: Owner: Start Date: 06/22; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 2; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 0 13) Business Entity: The Financial Guys Media; Business Activity: Media/Marketing; Duties of Position: Talent; Title: Marketing Manager; Start Date: 04/23; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 5; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 2 14) Business Entity: Lomas Motorsports; Business Activity: Drag Race Car Team; Address: Williamsville, NY; Duties of Position: Owner; Title: President; Start Date: 7/24; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 10; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 0

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 25, 2015 - Present

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
RIA
CRD#: 144733
Williamsville, NY
Current

September 23, 2015 - Present

PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221Office #2: 3445 Winton Place Suite 119 - 120, Rochester, NY 14623
BD
CRD#: 157045
Williamsville, NY
Past

June 11, 2004 - September 24, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

January 7, 2000 - September 24, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

June 27, 1997 - January 18, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

December 13, 1996 - June 26, 1997

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
IS
INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144733 / SEC#: 801-69708

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(9/23/2015)
RR
Arizona
(5/8/2018)
RR
California
(9/23/2015)
RR
Connecticut
(9/23/2015)
RR
Delaware
(4/12/2018)
RR
Florida
(9/23/2015)
IAR
Florida
(1/20/2016)
RR
Georgia
(10/2/2015)
RR
Illinois
(9/28/2015)
RR
Indiana
(10/23/2015)
RR
Iowa
(4/24/2018)
RR
Kansas
(5/1/2018)
RR
Kentucky
(11/17/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(9/23/2015)
IAR
Louisiana
(10/5/2015)
RR
Maine
(9/28/2015)
RR
Maryland
(9/23/2015)
RR
Michigan
(9/23/2015)
RR
Missouri
(9/23/2015)
RR
Montana
(2/16/2017)
RR
Nebraska
(9/23/2015)
RR
Nevada
(9/23/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(9/23/2015)
RR
New York
(9/23/2015)
IAR
New York
(11/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(9/23/2015)
RR
North Dakota
(4/12/2018)
RR
Ohio
(9/23/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/23/2015)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/23/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(9/23/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/26/2017)
RR
Texas
(9/23/2015)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2015)
RR
Vermont
(4/16/2018)
RR
Virginia
(9/23/2015)
RR
Washington
(4/24/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/23/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/8/2008
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IS
INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144733 / SEC#: 801-69708

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/10/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
Mailing Address
Phone number
(716) 568-8566
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ISWM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,427
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,226,210,629

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144733Williamsville, NY 14221

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