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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 20 MIN

Q134 - What Are The Biggest Ways To Screw Up A Transition To The RIA Model?

from Transition To RIA Podcast · host Brad Wales

In this episode (#134) of the Transition To RIA question & answer series we expand upon five critical ways advisors can make mistakes when transitioning their practices to the RIA model, and how to avoid them:Not thoroughly researching the RIA model to understand if it is a fit for your practice;Not thoroughly researching your options of how to transition into it;Misjudging your client loyalty;Not getting proper legal advice on how to navigate the departure from your current firm;Not following a time-tested approach on how to navigate a transition successfully.Come take a listen!P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-are-the-biggest-ways-to-screw-up-a-transition-to-the-ria-model/About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors between $50M and $1B understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 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. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.

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