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Corporate IAR vs Independent RIA… It's All About Choice.
Added on August 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: [Whitepaper] In today’s world of increased market volatility and ever-changing regulatory environment, the need for sound financial stewardship is in great demand. The “Hybrid” business model is gaining considerable traction in the independent space and the more nimble, forward-thinking Broker-Dealers are differentiated by offering unique and exciting solutions under which the hybrid practitioner and their clients can flourish.
Opportunity abounds for larger-producing advisors, but what about their lower AUM colleagues?
Added on August 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: The world of the independent broker dealer is spinning fast and consolidation seems to be the watchword on everyone’s mind these days. Mega-firms like LPL gobbling up smaller BDs like those under the NPH umbrella is something we are likely to see much more of in the coming months.
When Independence Makes More Economic Sense
Added on August 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Over the last five years, a number of advisors have left the wirehouses and other employee models to go independent. In fact, the asset market share of the wirehouses, national and regional broker/dealers, has declined from about 63 percent in 2011 to nearly 59 percent at year-end 2016, according to Cerulli Associates. At the same time, independent channels—independent broker/dealers, RIAs and hybrid RIAs—saw a jump in market share from about 37 percent in 2011 to 41 percent in 2016.
AdvoKate: NextGen RIA Scholarship and Grant Winners Invade the Big Apple
Added on August 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: For many, summer in the city is something to try to escape. Sure, it’s hot and humid, but it’s also my favorite time of year. For me, it has come to symbolize an infusion of new energy into the RIA world as we welcome and celebrate our NextGen RIA Scholarship and Grant winners.
Wirehouse Advisors: Why Are You Still Giving 50% To The House?
Added on August 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Is it time for you to go independent? Wirehouses tend to have significant overhead, and as such, a large portion of your paycheck inevitably goes to the firm to cover management and expenses. Though striking out on your own may seem a little daunting in the short-term, in the long run there are many rewards that make it worthwhile
