Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 26, 2023
One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. Creating a compliance calendar for a solo RIA can help to systematize and manage compliance tasks, requirements and deadlines.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 26, 2023
One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. The 1st category of tasks that advisory firms must handle involves renewing their registration with the applicable state(s) in which they do business each year, which typically involves submitting select documents (e.g.,
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Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 17, 2024
After advisors do all of the work of bringing on a new client (Marketing! Compliance!), This can result in fewer referrals and even the loss of the client, who might eventually opt to move their accounts to another (more appealing) advisory firm. Prospecting! Onboarding!
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
This moves the deal into the closing period, where the transaction can be publicly announced and any closing conditions must be met (such as obtaining consent from the seller’s clients to transition to the new owner). Only then can the new owner begin the work of integrating processes and systems and serving their new clients.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 1, 2024
A little over 20 years ago, when the Internet was still just a few years into gaining widespread use, the SEC understood its potential to transform how financial advisory firms conducted business with the ability to deliver advice digitally, lowering the barriers to serve clients across the country.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 22, 2024
Notably, different affiliate platforms have different payout rates; those that pay out the most (and thus have the lowest fees) tend to cover relatively few functions such as compliance and technology, while those that pay out the least (and therefore have the highest fees) cover a significant amount of the advisor's overhead costs.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
This month's edition kicks off with the news that Practice Intel has launched a new "growth platform" centered around quantifying the quality of an advisor's client relationships with an all-in "Relationship Quality Index" (RQI) – which while potentially valuable in helping advisors understand and improve their client experience (and subsequently (..)
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