Episodes

Dec. 7, 2020

Q10 - Will I Officially Own My Book With My Own RIA?

Episode #10: This episode is from video #10 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain how "book ownership" works in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) mod...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q10 - Will I Officially Own My Book With My Own RIA?

Episode #10: This episode is from video #10 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain how "book ownership" works in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) mod...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q10 - Will I Officially Own My Book With My Own RIA?

Episode #10: This episode is from video #10 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain how "book ownership" works in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) mod...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q9 - What Is The Minimum AUM I Must Have To Start An RIA?

Episode #9: This episode is from video #9 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the various AUM "minimums" you should be aware of as you consider starting your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to t...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q9 - What Is The Minimum AUM I Must Have To Start An RIA?

Episode #9: This episode is from video #9 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the various AUM "minimums" you should be aware of as you consider starting your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to t...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q9 - What Is The Minimum AUM I Must Have To Start An RIA?

Episode #9: This episode is from video #9 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the various AUM "minimums" you should be aware of as you consider starting your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to t...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q8 - How Often Will My RIA Receive A Regulatory Exam?

Episode #8: This episode is from video #8 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the frequency of regulatory exams you can generally expect to experience as your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to ...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q8 - How Often Will My RIA Receive A Regulatory Exam?

Episode #8: This episode is from video #8 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the frequency of regulatory exams you can generally expect to experience as your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to ...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q8 - How Often Will My RIA Receive A Regulatory Exam?

Episode #8: This episode is from video #8 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the frequency of regulatory exams you can generally expect to experience as your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to ...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q7 - Do I Have To Get Outside Business Activities Approved As An RIA?

Episode #7: This episode is from video #7 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain what the process is (or isn't, for that matter) regarding Outside Business Activities (OBAs) as your own RIA. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Register...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q7 - Do I Have To Get Outside Business Activities Approved As An RIA?

Episode #7: This episode is from video #7 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain what the process is (or isn't, for that matter) regarding Outside Business Activities (OBAs) as your own RIA. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Register...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q7 - Do I Have To Get Outside Business Activities Approved As An RIA?

Episode #7: This episode is from video #7 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain what the process is (or isn't, for that matter) regarding Outside Business Activities (OBAs) as your own RIA. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Register...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q6 - Can I Have Discretionary Accounts As An RIA?

Episode #6: This episode is from video #6 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain whether or not you can have discretionary accounts in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Invest...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q6 - Can I Have Discretionary Accounts As An RIA?

Episode #6: This episode is from video #6 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain whether or not you can have discretionary accounts in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Invest...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q6 - Can I Have Discretionary Accounts As An RIA?

Episode #6: This episode is from video #6 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain whether or not you can have discretionary accounts in the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Invest...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q5 - How Long Does It Take To Register An RIA?

Episode #5: This episode is from video #5 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the length of time you can expect that a full registration of a new Registered Investment Advisor will take to formally complete. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their prac...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q5 - How Long Does It Take To Register An RIA?

Episode #5: This episode is from video #5 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the length of time you can expect that a full registration of a new Registered Investment Advisor will take to formally complete. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their prac...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q5 - How Long Does It Take To Register An RIA?

Episode #5: This episode is from video #5 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the length of time you can expect that a full registration of a new Registered Investment Advisor will take to formally complete. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their prac...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q4 - How Do I Logistically Setup An RIA?

Episode #4: This episode is from video #4 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the actual logistical steps involved in formally establishing your own Registered Investment Advisor. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Inves...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q4 - How Do I Logistically Setup An RIA?

Episode #4: This episode is from video #4 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the actual logistical steps involved in formally establishing your own Registered Investment Advisor. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Inves...
Dec. 7, 2020

Q4 - How Do I Logistically Setup An RIA?

Episode #4: This episode is from video #4 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain the actual logistical steps involved in formally establishing your own Registered Investment Advisor. About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Inves...
Dec. 6, 2020

Q3 – What Is The Difference Between An RIA And An IAR?

Episode #3: This episode is from video #3 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain what the difference is between a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the R...
Dec. 6, 2020

Q3 – What Is The Difference Between An RIA And An IAR?

Episode #3: This episode is from video #3 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain what the difference is between a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the R...
Dec. 6, 2020

Q3 – What Is The Difference Between An RIA And An IAR?

Episode #3: This episode is from video #3 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's episode I explain what the difference is between a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR). About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors to learn and understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the R...