What’s Stopping You?
We help financial advisors learn everything you need to know about WHY and HOW to transition your practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model.
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Transition To RIA is the first, and only consulting firm focused solely on helping financial advisors navigate the transition of their practice to the RIA model.
Benefit from the decades of prior industry experience and level of expertise that can only be achieved by our focus on this singular offering.
The success of your transition will impact the balance of your career. We welcome the chance to help you confidently navigate your path to independence.
– Brad Wales, founder
Check out the Transition To RIA Podcast (named a Top Podcast for Financial Advisors by Kitces!)
“I can sincerely say we wouldn’t have been able to launch without your guidance and resources. I still remember when I stumbled on your website and was like Holy Smokes this guy explains everything. Super grateful for you!” – $400M Wells-to-RIA team
Who We Help
Financial advisors and teams seeking an independent path with their practice.
Size
Advisors and teams between $50M-$1B in AUM.
Profile
Predominantly fee-based practice.
Goals
Desire more flexibility, better economics, and higher enterprise value.
How We Help
There are three key steps to how we help:
Step 1: Should You Transition To The RIA Model?
Is the RIA model a fit for your practice? It’s important to understand how it works, how it compares to what you have now, and what you would gain by transitioning your practice to it.
Step 2: Which Pathway Into The Model Should You Choose?
Should you start your own RIA? Should you utilize a supported
independence platform? Should you join an already established RIA? We help you understand how these options work, how they compare, and which is the best fit for your practice.
Step 3: What Solution Providers Should You Use?
After determining which model is the best fit for your practice, we help you understand who the solution providers are you’ll need to engage. Who you have available to choose from, what you can expect working with them, and why you might choose one over another.
Why Use Us?
You will likely only make a transition to the RIA model a single time in your career. It is imperative to have a guide that can help you navigate the process successfully.
Independent
We are independent of any specific firm or solution provider.
Experienced
We have over two decades of industry experience within the RIA space.
Specialized
Our sole focus and expertise is on helping advisors transition to the RIA model.
Process
Hundreds of advisors per year reach out to us to discuss an RIA path.
Proof
View our 125+ RIA explanatory videos, podcasts, and whitepapers.
How To Get Started
Step 1: Schedule A Discovery Call
Instantly and easily schedule a free, no obligation Discovery Call
Step 2: Discovery Call
We’ll discuss your practice and vision for it going forward, and talk through if an RIA path is a potential fit and how we can add value.
Step 3: Work Through Process
Work through a well-established process for exploring, and if applicable, navigating a transition of your practice to the RIA model.
“Steps To Take Now If You Anticipate Transitioning Your Practice To The RIA Model Anytime Within The Next 10 Years.”
Want To Start Learning Right Away?
Watch any of the 125+ videos (and counting) where we answer RIA questions we get from advisors just like you. (Available in podcast form as well.)
Q9 – What is the minimum AUM I must have to start an RIA?
... Also available as podcast (Episode #9) Apple | Android | Spotify | Amazon What is the minimum AUM I must have to start an RIA? There is technically no minimum Assets Under Management ("AUM") level required to logistically start a Registered Investment...
Q8 – How often will my RIA receive a regulatory exam?
... Also available as podcast (Episode #8) Apple | Android | Spotify | Amazon How often will my RIA receive a regulatory exam? There are a number of risk variables involved that drive the frequency in which your Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA") is examined...
Q7 – Do I have to get Outside Business Activities approved as an RIA?
... Also available as podcast (Episode #7) Apple | Android | Spotify | Amazon Do I have to get Outside Business Activities approved as an RIA? While being affiliated with a broker/dealer you are generally required to get the B/D's permission before engaging in...
