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 Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has nearly 20 years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. On his website he has a large catalog of free videos, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors fully understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Website:  TransitionToRIA.com

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 practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has nearly 20 years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. On his website he has a large catalog of free videos, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors fully understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Website:  TransitionToRIA.com

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 Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has nearly 20 years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. On his website he has a large catalog of free videos, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors fully understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Website:  TransitionToRIA.com

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 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has nearly 20 years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. On his website he has a large catalog of free videos, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors fully understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Website:  TransitionToRIA.com

Episode #2:  This episode is from video #2 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 determines whether you would need to register your RIA with the SEC vs the state your reside in.

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) model. Brad has nearly 20 years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. On his website he has a large catalog of free videos, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors fully understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Website:  TransitionToRIA.com

Episode #1:  This is question #1 of the Transition To RIA video series where I answer RIA related questions I get from advisors just like you. On today's question I answer the macro question of why, as a financial advisor, should you be considering transitioning your practice to 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) model. Brad has nearly 20 years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. On his website he has a large catalog of free videos, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors fully understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

Website:  TransitionToRIA.com