Q123 – What Additional Responsibilities Come With Your Own RIA?

Q123 – What Additional Responsibilities Come With Your Own RIA?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #123) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible What Additional Responsibilities Come With Your Own RIA? TL;DR – The RIA model comes with many advantages such as better economics, more flexibility with your...
Q122 – Is The Payout In The RIA Model Really 100%?

Q122 – Is The Payout In The RIA Model Really 100%?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #122) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible Is The Payout In The RIA Model Really 100%? TL;DR – If you have your own RIA, yes the “payout” is 100%.  It isn’t actually a payout at all,...
Q121 – Do I Have To Drop My Series 7 If I Go RIA?

Q121 – Do I Have To Drop My Series 7 If I Go RIA?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #121) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible Do I Have To Drop My Series 7 If I Go RIA? A common misconception about the RIA model is that you must be 100% fee-only, and thus “drop your 7.”  While...
Q120 – Are There Platform Fees In The RIA Model?

Q120 – Are There Platform Fees In The RIA Model?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #120) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible Are There Platform Fees In The RIA Model? So-called “platform fees” are often found in the independent broker/dealer model. It is important to be aware of...
Q118 – Is My Practice Too Large To Join An RIA?

Q118 – Is My Practice Too Large To Join An RIA?

… Also available as podcast (Episode #118) Apple  |  Android  |  Spotify  |  Amazon  |  Audible Is My Practice Too Large To Join An RIA? Advisors often ask if their practice is large enough to start their own RIA. On the other end of the spectrum, could you...