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Written by: Javi Otero Should I Start an RIA or Join an Existing One? The path to independence is a popular one, …
Written by: Javi Otero Advisor to Owner: What It Really Takes to Transition and Launch an RIA You’re Not Just Moving — …
Written by: Javi Otero Why Advisors Should Consider Niching Down During a Transition When starting or joining an RIA, it’s important to …
Written by: Javi Otero Starting or Joining an RIA: The 3 Types of Transitions If you’re a financial advisor considering a transition, …
Written by: Javi Otero & Grier Rubeling Javi Otero Grier Rubeling LPL Acquiring Commonwealth: Opinions & Questions In late March (2025), LPL …
Written by: Javi Otero, Transition Consultant, Advisor Transition Services You Started an RIA… Now What? You’ve done it. You started an RIA. …
Written by: Grier Rubeling, Owner/Operator, Advisor Transition Services This article is a follow up and revamped version of the original, “Raymond James vs Charles …
Written by: Javi Otero Transitions aren’t just about custodial paperwork and client outreach. They’re about teamwork. If there’s one thing that many …
Written by: Javi Otero Change is inevitable in the world of wealth management, and advisor transitions are one of the major driving …
Written by: Javi Otero The Hidden Costs of Transitioning: What Every Advisor Should Consider Transitioning from one firm to another — or …
Transitions are disruptive. There’s no way around it. The amount of preparation that goes into the process can be overwhelming, especially if …
We live in a COVID world right now. Things are in a constant state of flux and society is changing rapidly. Even …
Deciding to switch firms can be one of the most rewarding choices an advisor can make in his or her career. However, …
When it comes to advisor transitions, preparation is the key to success. However, it’s hard to know how to prepare when you …
Once upon a time (about 4 years ago), I started my own firm, and I was riding the roller coaster of entrepreneur emotions. Going from feeling like I was on top of the world, being free and empowered.
The RIA space is BOOMING. Advisors are making moves left and right. The Great Resignation, brought about by a global pandemic, has …
Choosing a custodian is an important decision when starting an RIA. The problem is, it’s hard to find objective research on the subject.
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Ever since Morgan Stanley and UBS left the Broker Protocol, there’s been a bit of anxiety amongst advisors. While the decisions to …
The RIA industry has grown quickly over the last few years. As general awareness of the industry has increased over time, so …
Broker Protocol is a touchy subject these days. Are they in? Are they out? There’s a lot of trepidation about the topic. …
When it comes to advisor transitions, especially when leaving a wirehouse to start or join an RIA, there are a number of …
The landscape of the wealth management industry is rapidly changing. The establishment of independent practices is on the rise and many of …
I was working with an advisor at UBS a few years ago who decided he wanted to go independent. He’d been introduced …
This article was previously published by IronstoneHQ – See it Here Research. It’s the most important aspect of making any kind of life-changing …
This post was previously posted by Paladin Digital Marketing – See it here So, you’ve decided to leave the relative comforts of the wirehouse …