They're joining Avantax to be part of our community of like-minded, growth-oriented peers who collaborate and help elevate each other as they grow." Financial Professionals are transferring to Avantax from a variety of channels, including large broker-dealers, RIAs and regional firms. During the fourth quarter, 66 independent Financial Professionals affiliated with Avantax, including Kenneth S. Hamada, CRPC®, who transferred his practice to Avantax from Independent Financial Group, LLC. Hamada picked Avantax to continue growing his practice's assets and geographic presence with Avantax's support. "I chose Avantax because of their focus on the integration of tax planning with holistic wealth management. Our practice is dynamic, and we are looking for tools and a firm that could help us better manage client needs in this over-taxed world," Hamada said.