Added on April 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: More entrepreneurial-minded broker-dealers are expected to break away and start their own independent RIA firms, according to industry participants and analysts.
Added on April 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: When interviewing for a financial planning job opportunity, it can be easy to get caught up in the process. Especially if it’s your first job interview. You want to answer the questions “right”… You want to put your best foot forward… And you want to make a good impression.
Added on March 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: When the markets crashed in 2008, many advisors, and their clients, became disillusioned with the model portfolios and third party strategists on offer from their home offices.
Added on March 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: As the principal of a $300mm practice with one of the largest independent broker dealers (IBDs) in the country, “Alan” was feeling that his business had reached a plateau. Oddly enough, this isn’t the first time he’s felt this way. Some 16 years ago, Alan made his initial move to independence by joining a small regional independent broker dealer. After 12 years, he had grown to be the biggest practice there, yet felt constricted by outdated technology, limited platform and a lack of community. Ultimately, he felt as though he had outgrown the broker dealer.
Added on March 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Hardly a conversation with an advisor goes by without discussing the desire to go independent. Having heard a lot about it – the freedom, flexibility, better take-home pay and the ability to build a true enterprise – many are sure that independence is for them. Yet, sometimes after digging deep, meeting with appropriate representatives, and really getting into the weeds during the due diligence process, some advisors reach the conclusion that – for a variety of reasons – what they thought they wanted doesn’t align with what’s ultimately practical.
