
You might be facing the most important decision of your career: stay at your current firm or break away as an independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA).
But where do you begin?
You need to define your vision.
Clarify your goals and values.
Pinpoint what independence truly looks like for you.
Mapping Your Journey to Modern Independence, a new white paper from Schwab Advisor Services™, explores the possibilities through four key areas.
1. Control – To what degree do you want to design, build, and manage all aspects of your firm?
2. Infrastructure – How do you want to manage compliance, technology, and back-office support?
3. Economics – How does full or partial ownership align with your short-, mid-, long-term financial goals?
4. Community – Are you a culture driver? Or do you want to join an existing one?
Going independent doesn't mean you have to go it alone.
Learn from those who've helped thousands of firms find their way.
Take the first crucial step and download our white paper today.
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