Independent Financial Services

Overview.

This Independent Financial Services website exists to provide clients and potential clients with information concerning our firm and our professional services. We have an excellent client-retention rate and we are extremely proud of the high-quality services that our firm provides. We are truly knowledgeable on all aspects of the Spendthrift Trust and how the Spendthrift Trust can be used to grow wealth while fully protecting your assets.

Please feel free to browse our website to see the services we offer as well as the many helpful resources we provide. When you are ready to learn more about what we can do for you, we encourage you to contact us.

Our Experience

Independent Financial Services has been in business for over 41 years and has been working with Spendthrift Trusts for over 31 years.

Our firm handles accounting and tax returns for Beneficial Spendthrift Trusts (a family Trust) as well as Business Spendthrift Trusts. This is our specialty. We do not do Personal, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Sub S Corporation, or Non-Profit organization tax returns.

Our clients are in all 50 states and in various overseas locations.

Our Specialty: Spendthrift Trusts

We sell Trusts but go well beyond just selling them. We also do Trust tax returns, bookkeeping, prepare financials, and provide management assistance and advise for your business and your Spendthrift Trust.

Results

Independent Financial Services works with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs to ensure that your Spendthrift Trust is providing you the best Asset Protection and Tax assistance possible. We then leverage our seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results for you, your family, your business, and your Trust.

Relationships

We are your trusted partner in success. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services to ensure your success with your Trust, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.

Relief

Rest assured that when a need arises, our firm is ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you. We are available Monday through Friday, 10:00AM to 6:00PM central time by phone or email to aid you with your Trust all year not just during tax season.

Meet the Independent Financial Services Team.

Richard C. Stimson - Independent Financial Services

Richard C. Stimson

Richard C. Stimson is the Owner/Trustee of Independent Financial Services which has been operating for 42 years. Richard has 32 years of experience working with Spendthrift Trusts. All business decisions, information flow, and Trust tax return filings at IFS need his approval. Few accountants in the country have his knowledge base of the Spendthrift Trust.

Ray Ballmann - Independent Financial Services

Ray Ballmann

Ray Ballmann is a part-time Office Assistant to Richard Stimson. He is responsible for database management, answering the phone, general office work, and assistance to Richard Stimson as requested.

Elisabeth Ballmann - Independent Financial Services

Elisabeth Ballmann

Elisabeth Ballmann is a part-time staff assistant responsible for inputting data, completing associated forms to clients, drafting financial statements, answering the phone, and assisting with tax returns as directed by Richard.

Elisabeth Ballmann - Independent Financial Services

Priscila Negrete

Priscila Negrete is a part-time staff assistant responsible for answering the phone, tax extensions, data entry for businesses and Trusts, and assisting with tax returns as directed by Richard.

Elisabeth Ballmann - Independent Financial Services

Danny Nordstrom

Danny Nordstrom is a contract accountant responsible for completing monthly bookwork, personal and business taxes, and drafting Trust financials.

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