Transition To RIA Podcast

Brad Wales
Transition To RIA Podcast

Brad Wales, founder of Transition To RIA (TransitionToRIA.com) discusses WHY and HOW to transition your financial advisory practice to the Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA") model. This question/answer style podcast pulls directly from the hundreds of RIA related questions Brad has been asked over the years. With 20+ years industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in compliance, finance and business development, Brad has become the go-to expert for everything financial advisors want to learn and understand about the RIA model. Transition To RIA is completely independent of any one solution, thus Brad is able to provide impartial advice and guidance across all of the possible pathways into the model.

  1. 24 SEPT.

    Q112 - What Motivates Advisors To Transition To The RIA Model?

    Whether in our personal or professional lives, most everything in life revolves around motivations.* What motivates you to run your advisory practice as you do?* What motivates you to pursue certain hobbies and passions?* What motivates your kids to make the decisions they do?When financial advisors and teams reach out to me to explore the RIA model, I typically start by asking what has motivated them to do so.Having asked hundreds of advisors this question, the answers typically revolve around a desire for more flexibility with their practice, and/or better economics.In this episode of the Transition To RIA question and answer series I provide examples of what the specific motivations often are. Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-motivates-advisors-to-transition-to-the-ria-model/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-motivates-advisors-to-transition-to-the-ria-model/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    25 min
  2. 5 SEPT.

    Q111 - Most Time Consuming Part Of Transitioning To The RIA Model?

    How long does a transition to the RIA model take?The time needed is impacted by variables such as the circumstances of the advisor/team, which pathway into the model is chosen, etc.It is complicated further due to certain steps in the process being out of the control of the advisor/team as to how fast they can be completed.In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I address which steps in the process are the most time consuming.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-most-time-consuming-part-of-transitioning-to-the-ria-model/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-most-time-consuming-part-of-transitioning-to-the-ria-model/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    19 min
  3. 22 AOÛT

    Q110 - What Is The Most Popular Type Of RIA To Join?

    There are several reasons advisors choose to join an existing RIA versus starting their own.But that’s not the only decision to be made.There are a wide variety of “flavors” of RIAs to then choose from.Differing economics, flexibility, approach to branding, taxation, succession solutions, are just some of the many variables that can differentiate them.But of all the options, which is the most popular?In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I explain how these solutions are often differentiated…..and which is the most popular.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-most-popular-type-of-ria-to-join/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-most-popular-type-of-ria-to-join/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    19 min
  4. 6 AOÛT

    Q109 - What Is The Most Exciting Part About Starting An RIA?

    When a new client comes to you for help managing their financial life, there are many steps involved. Some are more exciting for the client than others.* Opening accounts.* Pulling old statements.* Filling out financial profiles.Those are some of the important, though less glamorous steps.* Talking through life goals.* Travel plans in retirement.* Ways to help family and important causes.Those are the exciting steps!But the latter can’t be achieved, without the former.It is the same when transitioning your practice to the RIA model. There are necessary, those less glamorous steps involved.However, there are exiting parts as well.In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I explain what the exciting parts of a transition are.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-most-exciting-part-about-starting-an-ria/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-most-exciting-part-about-starting-an-ria/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    17 min
  5. 16 JUIL.

    Q108 - Difference Between Reoccurring Revenue & Fee Based Revenue?

    "Fee-based" revenue is often "reoccurring" revenue..........but "reoccurring" revenue is not necessarily "fee-based" revenue.Confused yet?Often incorrectly used interchangeably, these two phrases can mean entirely different things.Depending on the profile of your practice, it's a difference that could determine whether your practice is a fit for the RIA model….or not!In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I explain how these two variables differ, and what it could mean for your practice.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-difference-between-reoccurring-revenue-fee-based-revenue/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-difference-between-reoccurring-revenue-fee-based-revenue/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    14 min
  6. 27 JUIN

    Q107 - Are The Economics Better In The RIA Model?

    You’ve likely heard it before, the economics are better in the RIA model.But why is that?To name a few:* Higher top line revenue* Ability to control expenses* Operating leverage* Tax advantages* Flexibility to grow your practice faster* Higher enterprise valueIt’s important to understand how these variables compare to your current affiliation model.In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I explain why the economics of your practice would be better in the RIA model.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/are-the-economics-better-in-the-ria-model/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/are-the-economics-better-in-the-ria-model/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    24 min
  7. 11 JUIN

    Q106 - What Is The Real Estate Advantage Of The RIA Model?

    Do you own or rent your home?What advice do you give your clients about owning vs renting?While there are exceptions, owning typically has far better long-term advantages over renting.Yet, many advisors don’t practice what they preach when it comes to the real estate they use for an office.An advisor that spends their entire career in a W2 model (ex: wirehouse), experiences the same real estate disadvantages that a life-long home renter does.In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I explain what the real estate advantages of the RIA model are.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-real-estate-advantage-of-the-ria-model/ (https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-is-the-real-estate-advantage-of-the-ria-model/)About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA (https://transitiontoria.com/), where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

    23 min

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Brad Wales, founder of Transition To RIA (TransitionToRIA.com) discusses WHY and HOW to transition your financial advisory practice to the Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA") model. This question/answer style podcast pulls directly from the hundreds of RIA related questions Brad has been asked over the years. With 20+ years industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in compliance, finance and business development, Brad has become the go-to expert for everything financial advisors want to learn and understand about the RIA model. Transition To RIA is completely independent of any one solution, thus Brad is able to provide impartial advice and guidance across all of the possible pathways into the model.

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