About Us

Independence Point Advisors is a client-focused broker dealer and investment bank built on the belief that diversity of thought and experience leads to stronger outcomes for clients.

Founded in 2021 by Anne Clarke Wolff, we bring new innovative voices to challenge the status quo on Wall Street. IPA’s forward-thinking approach provides CEOs and decision-makers with collaborative solutions for the challenges they face today and tomorrow.

about our founder

Anne Clarke Wolff

Founder & CEO

Anne Clarke Wolff is a 30-year transformational leader in the financial services industry with expertise managing large scale global businesses and working with companies through financial life cycles – from initial public offerings to mergers and acquisitions.  Prior to founding IPA, Anne served as Chairman of Global Corporate & Investment Banking at BofA Securities. During her roles building Bank of America’s $10B Global Corporate Banking business, and as Head of Sales for JP Morgan’s Treasury and Securities Services business, Anne drove double digit revenue growth and built best in class teams to extend the banks global capabilities in serving multinational clients.  She also served as Head of North America Corporate Banking and Head of Corporate Fixed Income Capital Markets at Citigroup and has been repeatedly recognized as one of The Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker and Notable Women in Finance by Crain’s New York.  Anne has served on the board of Amphenol Corporation since 2018, where she chairs the finance committee.  She joined the board of Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company in 2025.  She served on the board of the Public Theater from 2017 until 2025 and recently joined the board of Lincoln Center Theater.  Anne resides in Brooklyn, NY. 

Anne Wolff has a Bachelor of Arts, English & Economics from Colby College, and an MBA in Finance and Management from Northwestern University.

Values

Independence

Our clients will always get intellectually honest answers from us, free from conflict.

Excellence

We believe diversity in the broadest sense produces superior advice for our clients. We value our employees and clients as individuals with unique needs, talents, and lived experiences—which allows us to attract top Wall Street, corporate and consulting talent.

Collaboration

IPA delivers an integrated approach to value creation for our clients, by collaborating across levels, geographies and disciplines.

Creativity

We provide forward-thinking and innovative solutions to our clients. The needs of businesses have evolved, and existing financial institutions have failed to move forward with them. Bringing both diversity of thought and experience, IPA is able to deliver results for the present and future. We challenge the status quo in ways that deliver competitive advantage for our clients.
Independence

Our clients will always get intellectually honest answers from us, free from conflict.

Excellence

We believe diversity in the broadest sense produces superior advice for our clients. We value our employees and clients as individuals with unique needs, talents, and lived experiences—which allows us to attract top Wall Street, corporate and consulting talent.

Collaboration

IPA delivers an integrated approach to value creation for our clients, by collaborating across levels, geographies and disciplines.

Creativity

We provide forward-thinking and innovative solutions to our clients. The needs of businesses have evolved, and existing financial institutions have failed to move forward with them. Bringing both diversity of thought and experience, IPA is able to deliver results for the present and future. We challenge the status quo in ways that deliver competitive advantage for our clients.