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Registered Rep. December 1, 2006 Anne Field	The Metamorphosis If you are ready to go out on your own as a registered investment advisor, you're likely to encounter a host of tricky problems and stumbling blocks. Here's a look at five of those problems and what you can do about them.
Investment Advisor November 2007 Mike Patton	The Long and Winding Road An independent advisor reflects on the ups and downs of the past six months since he has started his own practice.
Investment Advisor October 2009 Mike Patton	One True Thing Two and a half years after going independent, one advisor shares what he's learned. Service is the key.
Financial Advisor August 2009 Eric Rasmussen	Wish Upon An 'IAR' RIA or IAR? Registered investment advisor or independent advisor representative; the anagram you choose will depend on how big you are and how independent you want to be.
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Registered Rep. March 14, 2012 Jerry Gleeson	The Long Goodbye This year, about 3,200 mid-sized RIAs will say goodbye to the Securities and Exchange Commission, transferring their registration to the states where they do business.
Registered Rep. November 1, 2006 Susan Konig	A Big Trade Off? For advisors looking for further independence through a registered investment advisory firm, compliance burdens can increase. Reps working under an independent b/d's umbrella RIA, also known as "dually registered" advisors, must comply with both NASD and SEC rules.
Financial Planning October 1, 2006 Elizabeth O'Brien	Bookshelf The RIA's Compliance Handbook by Elayne Robertson Demby is a comprehensive guide for registered investment advisors. Readers can earn 20 hours worth of CFP continuing education credits by passing a 35-question exam located in the back of the book.
Investment Advisor September 2008 Philip Palaveev	B/D or RIA? How to Decide for Yourself To help make the decision between the registered independent advisor and broker/dealer approach, first ask yourself where you belong.
Registered Rep. February 7, 2012 Diana Britton	Are Regulations Killing the Hybrid Financial Advisor? Some advisors say new compliance and regulatory burdens under Dodd-Frank are making the hybrid model untenable.
Investment Advisor March 2006 Melanie Waddell	The Playing Field: Here, There and Everywhere Dually registered advisors (advisors who are registered with both the SEC and the NASD, and are collecting both fees and commissions) have the best -- and worst -- of both worlds. However, a new study shows when implemented properly, the hybrid model can be very profitable.
On Wall Street September 1, 2011 Nick Georgis	Taking The Hybrid Road As more advisors transition to independence these days, a growing number of them are choosing to adopt a hybrid business model that lets them conduct both commission-based brokerage business and fee-based advisory business. For many advisors, the hybrid road may offer the best of both worlds.
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Registered Rep. September 29, 2005 John Churchill	Are You Charging Enough? With competition fierce -- and clients more informed than ever -- it's important to make sure that you are not selling yourself short. In fact, you may not be charging enough for your financial advisory services.
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Registered Rep. November 1, 2005 Christopher O'Leary	Creating an Escape Plan Independence has long been a dream of many wirehouse reps. But for the great majority of wirehouse pros, it remains simply that. Going independent is a proposition fraught with peril and is not to be taken lightly.
Financial Advisor July 2008	Frontline News News of interest to the financial community: CFP Board's New Conduct Standards... SEC Examining More RIAs... Advisors Await Word On New Privacy Regulations... First Western Buys Fourth RIA Firm, Doubles Size...etc.
Investment Advisor June 2008 Philip Palaveev	The New Model: The Fee-Only Broker/Dealer Independent broker/dealers must tackle head-on the causes of their frustration if they wish to survive.
Investment Advisor February 2007 Thomas D. Giachetti	When Should You Register? Should an investment advisor with $30 million of "assets under management" register with the SEC? It depends on whether the advisor has "qualifying" assets under management.
Investment Advisor September 2005 Mark Tibergien	Formulas for Success: The Price of Everything... If you're not adding profit into what each financial advisory client costs, you're losing money. Advisors who use a combination of performance fees tied to assets and a retainer tied to more complex planning are able to consistently demonstrate their value.
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Registered Rep. December 5, 2011 Anne Field	How to Bust Out to a Fee-Only Model In the two years since he's joined Moneta Group, Pat Howley has moved his business from 60 percent commission to 90 percent fees.
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Financial Planning October 1, 2011 Donna Mitchell	Knowing Their Worth Many advisors are squeamish about taking anything other than a flat percentage fee for assets under management.