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February 25, 2010




	If you were to switch to an RIA model, which type of firm would most appeal to you? 1. Starting your own 2. Joining an existing firm as a partner, employee or contractor 3. Plugging into another firm's back-office 4. A strategic relationship with a roll-up firm 5. Other

THIS MONTH'S FEATURE

Becoming an Independent RIA: Navigating the Options
These days, more and more advisors are thinking about becoming independent RIAs so they can retain more of what they earn, gain greater control over the products they offer, and build equity into their own business, not someone else's. But many advisors mistakenly believe that in order to reap the benefits, they have to start a firm from scratch, according to Chris Winn, managing principal at AdvisorAssist, a service that helps advisors go independent. In fact, nothing could be further from the truth.

Today, more than ever, advisors have myriad choices; which path you choose depends largely on your personal goals and business needs. "It's helpful to evaluate all the options and understand them so you can make the best decision," says John J. Furey, principal of Advisor Growth Strategies LLC, Phoenix, Ariz., which helps advisors determine which model is right for them. Read on to get a flavor for a few of the top ways advisors are making the RIA model work for them. More

Switching Firms: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Hindsight is 20/20, and when a rep changes jobs or switches broker/dealers, there's usually some room for improvement. In this article, we'll share a few of those "lessons learned" with you, in the hopes that you'll be able to avoid the same mistakes. More

Advisor Corner

EXPLORING INDEPENDENCE—PART 2 OF A THREE-PART SERIES
Welcome to the second in our three-part series on making the move to independence. Last month, we discussed how to effectively explore the idea of independence. This month, we'll cover the "ins and outs" of determining whether independence will work in your particular situation. Getting it right the first time is important and evaluating your options properly can make all the difference. Read on to get valuable advice from Jeffrey Haines, senior vice president of ActiFi Inc., a Plymouth, Minn.-based practice management solutions firm, which helps financial advisors navigate all the choices related to independence. More

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