How I Finally Figured Out What a TAMP Is
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.
RIA Archiving Platforms – Differentiators to Look For
The RIA space is BOOMING. Advisors are making moves left and right. The Great Resignation, brought about by a global pandemic, has reached a fever pitch and the financial services…
Raymond James vs Charles Schwab – An RIA Model Comparison
Choosing a custodian is an important decision when starting an RIA. The problem is, it’s hard to find objective research on the subject.
Why You Should Be Using Canva for Your Small Business and 10 Things You Can Make With It Right Now
Ever wonder how other entrepreneurs make content creation and distribution look so easy? How they make such creative and engaging graphics?
How to Break Away From a Protocol Firm
So You Want to Break Away from a Non-Protocol Firm
Ever since Morgan Stanley and UBS left the Broker Protocol, there’s been a bit of anxiety amongst advisors. While the decisions to leave were made to discourage advisors from severing…
Trending - The RIA Lift Out
TRENDING: The RIA Lift-Out
The RIA industry has grown quickly over the last few years. As general awareness of the industry has increased over time, so too has its popularity. For years, the focus…
Broker Protocol - Information Tips & Tricks
Broker Protocol Information – What you can bring with you and how to format it for success
Broker Protocol is a touchy subject these days. Are they in? Are they out? There’s a lot of trepidation about the topic. After all, the Protocol itself states that any…
17 Steps for Preparing to Transition
17 Steps for Preparing to Transition
When it comes to advisor transitions, especially when leaving a wirehouse to start or join an RIA, there are a number of things to consider. I recently read a great article written…
Succession Planning for Your RIA Business
Succession Planning for Your RIA Business
The landscape of the wealth management industry is rapidly changing. The establishment of independent practices is on the rise and many of those firms are looking to ramp up their…
Advisor Transitions - When Things Go Very Very Wrong
Advisor Transitions: When things go very, very wrong
I was working with an advisor at UBS a few years ago who decided he wanted to go independent. He'd been introduced to another guy from a different firm, and…