Written by: Javi Otero Advisor Recruiting: Promises Made vs Reality of Transitioning Let’s get one thing straight: not all recruiting pitches are lies. However a lot of them are… aspirational.We’ve…
Written by: Javi Otero Build Your Marketing Foundation Before You Transition Many financial advisors unintentionally overlook marketing when transitioning their practice, often assuming they'll naturally get around to it once…
Written by: Javi Otero Non-Protocol Transitions: The Importance of a Specialized Attorney Transitioning to a new firm is one of the most critical career decisions a financial advisor can make.…
Written by: Javi Otero Should I Start an RIA or Join an Existing One? The path to independence is a popular one, and many advisors will consider the appropriateness of…
Written by: Javi Otero Advisor to Owner: What It Really Takes to Transition and Launch an RIA You’re Not Just Moving — You’re Building Most financial advisors think of a…
Written by: Javi Otero Why Advisors Should Consider Niching Down During a Transition When starting or joining an RIA, it’s important to consider all aspects of the process - from…
Written by: Javi Otero Starting or Joining an RIA: The 3 Types of Transitions If you’re a financial advisor considering a transition, the first (and arguably most critical) step is…
Written by: Javi Otero & Grier Rubeling Javi Otero Grier Rubeling LPL Acquiring Commonwealth: Opinions & Questions In late March (2025), LPL Financial announced a deal to acquire Commonwealth Financial…
Written by: Javi Otero, Transition Consultant, Advisor Transition Services You Started an RIA... Now What? You’ve done it. You started an RIA. The transition is officially over – clients followed…
Written by: Grier Rubeling, Owner/Operator, Advisor Transition ServicesThis article is a follow up and revamped version of the original, "Raymond James vs Charles Schwab: An RIA Model Comparison", published in 2021. RIA…