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An RIA Custodian Merger Nightmare: Could the Industry’s Future Mirror the Past?
How TradePMR founder Robb Baldwin’s experience with an RIA custodian merger could help advisors prepare for 2023. Thousands of RIAs across the country are preparing for an RIA custodian merger in 2023. While this moment may feel unprecedented, it is ...
Topics: RIAs Service Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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2023 Could Be a Big Year for RIAs – Are You Prepared?
Make sure your firm has the right RIA custodian technology and service in the new year. Running an RIA can be a daunting task. It seems that every year there are new industry forces to contend with, new technologies to learn, and new regulations to ...
Topics: RIAs Service Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Switching RIA Custodians? 5 Key Traits to Evaluate and Ensure Your Expectations Match Reality
Get the Custodial Assessment Guide to Help Streamline Your Search. Evaluating prospective RIA custodians can be tricky. Whether an RIA is approaching a custodian merger, or is otherwise considering a change in providers, there are a ton of points to ...
Topics: RIA technology RIAs Transition Service
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Expect the Unexpected: RIA Custodian Service Pre- and Post-Transition
Service considerations ahead of your RIA custodian merger. Right now, there are hundreds of RIAs facing what could be a tricky situation for their businesses – a rapidly approaching RIA custodian merger.
Topics: RIAs Transition Service Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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A Look Into a Live Demo: A Potentially Crucial Step in Picking the Right RIA Custodian
How to evaluate if a provider can fully support your business Advisors considering a change in RIA custodians face a difficult task. There are seemingly endless factors to consider before making the leap and adding a new platform.
Topics: Fusion RIAs Technology Fusion Demo Service Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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RIA Custodian Culture – Finding a Provider that’s Invested in Your Success
Does your RIA custodian share your goals? If your RIA is one of thousands currently navigating a custodian merger, you’re facing a difficult challenge. You need to carefully carry over important data and account information, consistently communicate ...
Topics: RIAs Service Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Not All RIA Custodian Transitions are Created Equal
Custodian Merging? Was your firm bought out? Compliance Concerns? There are currently trillions of dollars about to transition because of RIA custodian mergers. This massive amount of assets will need to move platforms, and in a relatively short ...
Topics: RIAs Transition Service Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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7 Questions for Your Team as You Build a RIA Custodian RFP
Check all the important boxes before signing on with your next provider. Advisors that are considering a change in RIA custodians face a difficult challenge. Switching providers isn’t easy - it’s important to take the time to ensure your next ...
Topics: RIAs Technology Service Registered Investment Advisor Pricing Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Why TradePMR Doesn't Have a Tiered Approach to Service
One thing we've learned from nearly 25 years of serving RIAs is that size does not determine the complexity of a firm's needs. Each RIA is unique and faces its own set of challenges and opportunities.
