An unmissable masterclass for successfully going independentFor many financial advisors today, the ambition of breaking away from your broker-dealer and establishing your own RIA can offer a greater amount of freedom and control over how you operate your business, and what services you can provide your clients. However, the transition is not a simple one, and there remain a raft of practical and financial implications that you must consider before embarking on your journey. |
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This program has been accepted by the Investments & Wealth Institute for CE credit, and can be reported for CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA® & CIMC certification & renewal. |
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Panel discussion: goRIA 101 – Key considerations before embarking on the RIA journey For many financial advisors and broker dealers, establishing your own RIA can offer a tremendous amount of freedom and control, as well as championing the entrepreneur within. However, there are many considerations that need to be understood beforehand. This opening session will explore what you need to know and where to begin.
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11:50 AM – 12:35 PM |
Panel Discussion: Navigating the RIA compliance landscape Embarking on the RIA journey involves navigating a complex landscape of compliance requirements. This panel will delve into these requirements, and workshop the best practices for keeping compliant, which will enable you to build an ethical and trustworthy practice that benefits both you and your clients.
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12:35 PM – 12:50 PM |
Presentation: How to leverage your newfound freedom to most effectively market your RIA In the RIA space, you will often find yourself enjoying more freedom and flexibility to market your business as you wish, enabling you to implement strategies that strengthen your brand identity and client acquisition. RIA marketing guru, Samantha Russell will share with you some ways you can leverage your new, less constrained marketing abilities. Speaker:
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12:50 PM – 01:35 PM |
Panel discussion: Fee-based everything – The key to being a holistic RIA One of the most important aspects of becoming an RIA is understanding exactly what the different business models and fee structures are, so you can be ready to best serve the interests of your clients, as well as fully maximizing your revenue streams. This session will unlock the different compensation models, so you can be sure you’re on the right track for success.
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01:35 PM – 01:55 PM |
Fireside Chat: How to succeed in the RIA space With many implications and considerations in play, the early stages of beginning your RIA journey are the most important – but what does it look and sound like on the other side, once you’ve reached your destination and achieved your goals? To close the summit, we will speak to Natalie Wolfsen, CEO at Orion, who will offer her tips for success and share key insights she has learned along her journey. Moderator: Speakers:
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Founder & CEO, Sovereign Financial Group Chuck has been a financial advisor for more than 25 years. He started in the early 90s as a "cold calling cowboy" in NYC selling individual stocks. As he built his book, he always planned to go independent and did so in 1999 by opening an independent branch of Raymond James Financial. |
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CEO, Orion Natalie Wolfsen joined Orion Advisor Solutions as CEO in October 2023 and is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. She is the former CEO of AssetMark and has nearly 30 years of financial services industry experience. For over 25 years, Natalie has served independent advisors (RIA and broker-dealer affiliated) with more than a decade of working with independent and insurance broker-dealers. |
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Founder, Diana Cabrices Consulting Throughout her wealthtech journey, Diana has represented brands with solutions spanning the advisor tech gamut, including marketing, branding, recruiting, M&A, succession planning, small business benefits, and more. |
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Head of Technology, Thrivent Advisor NetworkChief Executive Officer, Bryn Mawr Capital Management Jamie P. Hopkins is the Chief Executive Officer of Bryn Mawr Capital Management. He has extensive wealth management experience, bringing innovative thinking, transformative leadership, and a strong reputation for fostering Client relationships. |
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Founder & President, Concurrent Financial Planning Preston specializes in empowering individuals to share stories that inform their life’s design to achieve financial freedom and well-being. He aims to help you find life and money alignment, giving your money assignment. |
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Managing Partner, Jacko Law Group, PC Michelle L. Jacko, CSCP, is CEO of Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc. (“Core Compliance”), a compliance consultation firm which services registered investment advisers, broker-dealers hedge/private funds, investment companies, and financial professionals. |
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Independent Compliance Consultant Alisha P. Dowell, a compliance pro with a knack for navigating the financial world. Armed with a bachelor's in criminal justice and an MBA from Southeastern University, she kicked off her career as a state securities regulator for over 7 years. For the next four years at Key Bridge Compliance, she played the Outsourced CCO role for multiple SEC registered RIAs. |
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President & Co-founder, Key Bridge Compliance Ian Meiksins is the President and co-founder of Key Bridge Compliance. Prior to launching Key Bridge Compliance, Mr. Meiksins worked at Graydon Compliance Solutions, LLC, where he served as a Compliance Officer, Senior Compliance Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. In his role as an outsourced Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Meiksins served Investment Advisers across the country, working with institutional asset managers, wealth managers and Private Funds. |
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Chief Evangelist, FMG Samantha is the Chief Evangelist at FMG and has been helping financial advisors grow through creative digital marketing and communication strategies for the last 10+ years. A big part of that is helping them switch their mindset from an "outbound cold sales" to a "warm inbound" approach. |
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Head of Family Office Services, SpiderRock Advisors Maisie is responsible for business development and client portfolio management for SpiderRock’s family office clients and prospects. She began her career at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and since 2006 has worked with institutional clients in a business development capacity in both traditional and alternative asset classes. |
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Founder & CEO, DPL Financial Partners David Lau is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of DPL Financial Partners, a firm focused on the distribution of financial products geared toward the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and fee-based advisory channels. Prior to founding DPL in 2014, David served as COO and architect of Jefferson National, a leading insurance carrier focused on RIAs and fee-based advisors. |
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Managing Director, Head of Alternatives Distribution, iCapital DJames is a Managing Director and Head of Alternatives Distribution on iCapital’s Private Wealth Solutions team. In this role, James oversees a team of regional sales and national accounts professionals that work with top registered investment advisors, financial advisors, and financial intermediaries. |
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