Q158 – What Is An RIA?

Q158 – What Is An RIA?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #158) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible What Is An RIA? TL;DR – RIA stands for Registered Investment Advisor. This is an entity that is created so that financial advisors underneath the RIA, formally...
Q157 – Can I Offer Insurance Solutions In The RIA Model?

Q157 – Can I Offer Insurance Solutions In The RIA Model?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #157) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible Can I Offer Insurance Solutions In The RIA Model? TL;DR – The RIA model generally provides far more flexibility with how you can run your practice....
Q156 – Do Custodians Have Minimum AUM Requirements?

Q156 – Do Custodians Have Minimum AUM Requirements?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #156) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible Do Custodians Have Minimum AUM Requirements? TL;DR – Choosing a custodian to hold your clients’ assets is one of the most significant decisions when...
Q155 – What Is A W2 RIA Model?

Q155 – What Is A W2 RIA Model?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #155) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible What is a W2 RIA model? TL;DR – Many people think of the RIA model as an “independent” model.  This is accurate, as many pathways into the model are...
Q154 – What Is An RIA Aggregator?

Q154 – What Is An RIA Aggregator?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #154) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible What is an RIA aggregator? TL;DR – There is no regulatory or industry standard definition of what an RIA “aggregator” is. Instead, the term has been...