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…
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 advisors tend to underestimate during a move, it’s…
Written by: Javi Otero Change is inevitable in the world of wealth management, and advisor transitions are one of the major driving forces behind industry growth and evolution. Advisors are…
Written by: Javi Otero The Hidden Costs of Transitioning: What Every Advisor Should Consider Transitioning from one firm to another — or launching your own RIA — can be an…
Transitions are disruptive. There’s no way around it. The amount of preparation that goes into the process can be overwhelming, especially if you’re starting an RIA. Some advisors plan for…
We live in a COVID world right now. Things are in a constant state of flux and society is changing rapidly. Even the financial services industry, which is notoriously “behind…
Deciding to switch firms can be one of the most rewarding choices an advisor can make in his or her career. However, the decision comes with a lot of responsibility.…
When it comes to advisor transitions, preparation is the key to success. However, it’s hard to know how to prepare when you aren’t sure who to get your information from.…