Being Independent Shouldn’t Mean Being Alone

In a previous post, we outlined the difficulties of starting and running your own RIA all of which multiply when you bring more employees on board. When you start to research starting your own RIA, you might decide all of the hoop-jumping isn’t worth it. But the fact remains, for reasons of your own, you wanted to become independent. 

When we started our firm, our focus was on helping advisors run their compliance which is arguably the most complex and time-consuming part of having an independent RIA and managing their risk. We wanted advisors to focus on what they’re good at, helping their clients achieve their financial goals. 

Time went on and more advisors sought their independence with our help. We started noticing additional areas where we could be of help and listening to the feedback from the advisors we were working with. We have evolved to provide advisors with much more than compliance and risk management services.

We offer an entire suite of services that will help advisors transition seamlessly from working for someone else to running their own RIA without compromising the core of their business, working closely with clients. 

What Can We Do For You?

The Independent Advisor Alliance fosters a dynamic, supportive environment for independent financial advisors who have a strong drive for success. If you are thinking of starting your own RIA, here’s what I can offer you. 

• Compliance Oversight: If you have done even cursory research into starting your own RIA, you’ll know how burdensome compliance is. IAA will alleviate this burden. 
• Portfolio Options: We offer the flexibility you want when starting your own RIA to run your book your way. 
• Business Models:  IAA provides an ideal combination of autonomy and support with all of the business models we offer.
• Transitions and Onboarding: Whether you’re transitioning from an outside firm or converting from another LPL-affiliated hybrid firm, your dedicated Onboarding Manager will guide you through the entire process. 
• Technology: We offer a variety of cutting-edge programs and our Advisor Service Team can conduct in-house or remote training.
• Advisor Services: As an IAA advisor, you have exclusive access to a wide range of services including technology training, networking opportunities, best practices coaching, advisor placement services, DBA establishment and marketing, service request resolution, and a virtual administrative assistant so you can take your practice to the next level. 
• Access to Experts: Within the IAA community, we have experts in specialized areas including 401k plans, estate planning, insurance cases, annuity business, tax planning, financial planning, and human resources that you can consult with, partner with, and provide referrals to an internal source.

Grow With Us

IAA offers all of the tools that are essential to growing your book of business. When you join forces with us, you can potentially lower your overhead costs and take full advantage of our comprehensive resources, knowledge, and experience. 

Managing your day-to-day business operations is often the most challenging and time-consuming aspect of running your own RIA. You wear a lot of hats, chief marketing officer, website administrator, and compliance officer just to name a few. Partnering with IAA will drastically reduce your operational burdens freeing you up to serve your clients.