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Your Clients’ Best Interest: A Fiduciary Duty to Evaluate RIA Custodian Pricing
Putting your clients in the best position to succeed. In 2019, the SEC released the Regulation Best Interest rule1.
Topics: RIAs Registered Investment Advisor Pricing Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Read the Fine Print: Three Key Components to Your RIA Custodian Agreement
Make sure your RIA’s next provider has the pricing, cybersecurity, and data policies to support your business. Before signing on with a new RIA custodian, advisors likely follow a few common steps: develop a list of providers, connect with other ...
Topics: RIAs Data Pricing RIA Custodians Cybersecurity RFP RIA Fees
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Conducting Due Diligence on Prospective RIA Custodians: From Features to Pricing
Two downloadable guides to help advisors find their next provider. While independent financial advisors likely leverage a slate of RIA software and service solutions for their businesses, at the core of their tech stack is their RIA custodian.
Topics: RIAs Technology Service Registered Investment Advisor Pricing Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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10 Steps to Find the Right RIA Custodian – Get Your Due Diligence Checklist
Could an RFP help your firm find the best-fit provider for your unique team? Hundreds of RIAs across the country will tackle an RIA custodian transition this year. Some will move on their own terms, while others will take part in a major RIA ...
Topics: RIAs Technology Service Pricing Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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New Year, New RIA Custodian – Finding the Right Provider for Your Firm in 2023
2023 is here, and so are New Year’s resolutions.
Topics: RIAs Technology Service Pricing Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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2023 Resolution: Get the Best Value from Your RIA Custodian
Tips to find the best-fit RIA custodian in the new year. Big-box stores have coopted the term value – as a result, it’s easy for us to associate a “good value” with something that’s cheap.
Topics: RIAs Technology Service Registered Investment Advisor Pricing 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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Does Zero Fee Trading from Your RIA Custodian Benefit Your Clients?
Don’t settle for flashy marketing – secure the best custodial pricing for your clients. Big-name custodians with a retail offering serve two masters – RIAs and retail investors. That split focus means these providers divide their time and resources. ...
Topics: RIAs Trading Registered Investment Advisor Pricing Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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8 Pricing Questions to Ask Your Prospective RIA Custodians
Updated April 11, 2024 Before you sign on the dotted line, know what you’re paying for and don’t be afraid to negotiate. When evaluating prospective RIA custodians, advisors are often bombarded with information. Expansive technology breakdowns, ...
