Q150 - What Are The Pros And Cons Of The RIA Model?

Transition To RIA Podcast · Jun 11, 2026 · 31m

There is no golden goose when it comes to affiliation models in the wealth management industry.

Wirehouses, independent broker-dealers, RIAs all have pros and cons.

Anyone who suggests otherwise is either ill-informed or being disingenuous.

So when considering pathways for your advisory practice, it's important to understand how those pros and cons compare.

In this episode (#150) of the Transition To RIA question & answer series, I explain the pros and cons of the RIA model.

Come take a listen!

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