Many independent advisors brag about their 90% payout, but we all know that is not net. But how do you go about comparing your payout at an employee firm to what you might net in an independent business model? This episode gives you an overview of how to get started on that comparison.

• How advisors in the independent model are compensated
• How to compare the compensation of the independent model with the employee model

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The new DOL changes are a hot topic among people in our industry. Today I thought I'd scatter-shoot on my thoughts on the rule and how it might affect independent financial advisors. 

• A few ways the new DOL rule might affect financial advisors, both independent and in the employee channel
• Everything you would ever need to know about the DOL rule (ok not really)

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Today I talk with Mary Ann Buchanan of RIAmatch.com. Much like this site, Mary Ann's goal is to help educate advisors and connect them with RIA firms that are looking to add independent advisors. 

• How advisors use RIAmatch to find a landing spot in the independent channel
• Common concerns advisors have when looking at going independent

• RIA Match 5 Paths Article
• RIAMatch Website

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We've talked about a number of reasons why I think independence is great, but today I thought I'd discuss reasons why you might want to stay at your firm. 

• Reasons staying at your current firm might be the right decision
• What scenarios might keep some advisors from going independent
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

• Taking the Upfront Check: HTGI Episode 17
• Sean's journey to independence: HTGI Episode 1
• What you need to go independent

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A veteran of almost 50 years in financial services, advisor LInda Mills joins me and talks about her experiences in the industry and how the independent model differs from other firms. 

• How Linda's practice has evolved during her time in the industry
• How being independent has benefited her practice
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

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Have you thought about what you will actually need to become an independent financial advisor? In this episode I break down the most important things you will need to have in place before your make the move to independence. 

• What you should consider before you go independent
• How to make your transition as smooth as possible
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

• What is an OSJ?
• Tech tools for the independent advisor

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After 14 years at Edward Jones, Brad Weddle transitioned his successfull practice at possibly the worst time - and has enjoyed continued success as an independent financial advisor. 

• How Brad's business structure has changed over his career
• How even if the timing of your transition isn't perfect, you can still build a successful practice
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

• Brad's Website
• Transcript to this episode

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Here's a recent episode of the Radical Personal Finance Podcast with Joshua Sheats. He's a former financial advisor whose podcast has taken off, and aims to educate investors and advisors alike on the world of personal finance. I joined Joshua to talk about why advisors might look at independence for their practice. 

• The differences in the insurance, wirehouse and independent channel
• How each channel might benefit advisors and what type of practice you might run in each
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

• The Radical Personal Finance Page

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Ashley Hodge, an independent financial advisor in the Fort Worth area, talked about his path to the independent channel. Ashley describes two drastically different transitions in his career, and also breaks down how he has lowered his overhead after going independent. 

• How moves from a wirehouse to another wirehouse can sometimes be more difficult than going independent
• How Ashley's unique pricing structure and low overhead have helped him be successful
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

• Ashley's website
• FA Magazine article on Ashley

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What does it mean to be an independent financial advisor? Sometimes advisors think independent means starting from scratch, but in this episode, you'll find out that's not the case 99% of the time. 

• Some common misconceptions about the word "independent" and how it applies to your practice
• How to determine if you are really independent
• How to be awesome....(obviously)

• Transcript article on the HTGI Blog
• Independent financial advisor payout

Have questions about this episode or questions about going independent?

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