Q78 - Can I Manage Client Assets Myself As An RIA?

"Can I manage client assets myself as an RIA?"This is a simple question, with a simple answer. “Yes”More telling is why advisors are asking it in the first place.It is often due to concern that their ability to manage assets under their current affiliation model could become constrained, or even taken away from them at some point in the future. (Of no fault of their own, but due to firm wide policy changes.)Thus, they're wanting to confirm this possibility would be eliminated if they transitioned their practice to the RIA model.Could your ability to manage client assets be taken away? In this episode of the Transition To RIA question and answer series, I explain how it works in the RIA model, and why you might one day be yearning for it.Come take a listen!Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/can-i-manage-client-assets-myself-as-an-riaAbout Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors 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.