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Primer for Breakaways Part 2 - Transition

Added on October 2013 in Form an RIA
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Summary:  In this second chapter of the Primer for Breakaways, we are going to walk you through the transition process step-by-step.  What you will learn is that the most difficult part of the process is overcoming your inhibitions.  In a world full of outsourcing solutions, there are plenty of partners to facilitate a relatively straightforward process to establish your own independent RIA and begin the better half of your careers.

David DeVoe, Schwab's RIA M&A chief, leaves to start his own shop

Added on June 2013 in Form an RIA
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Summary:  In November of 2011, David DeVoe left Schwab to set up his own M&A consulting business.  DeVoe wasn’t getting enough hands-on work at Schwab and believed a significant opportunity  existed to actively engage throughout the entirety of an M&A deal. 

At this posting, June 2013, David has a staff of 3 and has had 50 engagements in the past 18 months. David’s entrepreneurial instincts coupled with his M&A talents have paid off and our advisory community is benefiting.

Fear of Flying: Jumping From Wirehouse to Independence

Added on February 2012 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Fear of Flying depicts two advisors, one from the East Coast and one from the West Coast, who leave their respective wirehouse firms and start their own RIAs. The advisors describe their choice points, fears, challenges and success. 

Why exactly is Ron Carson forming an RIA and why is it happening now?

Added on May 2011 in Form an RIA
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Summary: LPL’s number one advisor, Ron Carson, wants to manage the assets of other non LPL advisors and buy other advisory firms, but deals always got hung up because the advisors couldn’t custody assets at any other firm if they joined Carson.   Carson coaches 800 advisors through his Peak Advisor Alliance where 58% are not affiliated with LPL.  

Some advisers decide bigger isn't better

Added on June 2011 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Some advisors downsize their practices for work-life balance versus revenue maximization.

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