Web Seminar

Fact vs friction: Advisor insights for a smooth transition

Thursday, August 27, 2026 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT 60 Minutes
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Speakers
  • Tony Kelly, CFP®, AIF®, CFS®, CAS®
    Partner & Director of Financial Planning
    King Financial Network
    (Speaker)
  • Chris Sorsoleil
    Managing Director, Enterprise Recruiting & Operations
    Cetera Financial Group
    (Speaker)
  • Mike Sisk
    American Banker
    (Moderator)

Thinking about moving to a new broker-dealer? Before you make a decision, look beyond the sales pitch and get the facts that can make or break a successful transition. Join this one-hour webinar for an education-driven conversation about what advisors should evaluate, the questions they may overlook, and the potential friction points that can disrupt a move. Hear from Tony Kelly, Partner & Director of Financial Planning at King Financial Network, sharing real-world perspectives on transition support, timelines, technology and onboarding strategies designed to minimize stress, protect client relationships and keep your practice moving forward.

In this session, you'll learn:

  • What to look for when evaluating a new broker-dealer
  • The questions advisors should ask before making a move
  • How to separate the actual advisor experience from the marketing
  • What to understand about transition assistance packages
  • Common transition challenges, timelines and avoidable friction points
  • What effective transition support should look like
  • How to minimize disruption for both your practice and your clients

Don't make your next move based on promises alone. Register now to get practical insights that can help you evaluate your options and approach your transition with greater confidence.

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera's principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of Cetera). All the referenced entities are under common ownership. Cetera named entities are not affiliated with any other named entity.

For financial professional use only. Advisors affiliated with Cetera are either registered representatives offering only brokerage services or are investment adviser representatives who can also offer advisory services.