Naming Your RIA Firm: How to Choose the Perfect Name
RIA Firm Naming 101 Coming up with the perfect brand name for your investment advisory firm is often a lot harder than it sounds. But when you take the time to understand the types of brand names that exist, you’ll be able to navigate the name game a little easier. Whether you’re registering a new […]
RIA Firm Logo Design: Why Your Mark Matters More Than You Think
RIA Firm Logo Design 101 First impressions matter—especially in the world of financial advising where trust, professionalism, and credibility are everything. For Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firms, a thoughtfully designed logo isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a key part of building a brand that attracts and retains clients. Your logo is often the first visual touchpoint […]
Transitioning Your RIA Firm Registration from State to SEC: What Every Investment Adviser Needs to Know
Many investment advisers want to grow and scale their RIA firms. In our last article, we focused on outlining a few steps you can take to grow your firm’s business organically. In this article, we are going to walk you through the process of transitioning your RIA firm from a state registration to an SEC […]
How Should an RIA Count the Number of Its Clients?
How Should an RIA Count the Number of Its Clients? Each year from January to March, nearly all Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are busy gathering information to update and file the Form ADV annual updating amendment. The three most frequently asked questions they have are: How should they count the number of clients, how […]
2021-2022 RIA Registration Renewal Season: What Investment Advisors Need to Know
This article provides an overview of what investment advisors need to know about the 2021-2022 RIA firm annual registration renewal process.
Going Independent: The Benefits of Starting an RIA Firm
Thinking About Starting Your Own RIA Firm? If you are thinking about starting your own RIA firm, you are probably in the process of doing your research and weighing the pros and cons of going independent. After all, building a company from the ground up is no small task. But, for the right advisors the […]