There are many reasons advisors choose to leave wirehouses or current advisor practices to go independent — and then partner with a firm like Integrated. For instance, they might want more opportunities for financial and professional growth that only this type of independence provides. They may have come to a point in their career where they truly want to own and manage their relationships with their clients, absent of the perhaps overbearing corporate environs they find themselves in day-to-day.
Taking Control of Your Future Through Partnerships
Partnering with a firm like Integrated offers more than just the opportunity to really take control of investments and client interactions. It means having the freedom to make decisions for your clients meeting them where they are.
Benefits of Partnering With a Firm Like Integrated
- Access to the latest resources and tools — Going independent and partnering with a firm like Integrated creates an opportunity for advisors to select customized tools. These can provide them with creative options to service their clients. Tools may include integrated technology, investment and planning solutions and operational, compliance and marketing support.
- Investment control — Through independence, an advisor regains control of the selection of investment options for their clients since they are no longer limited to firm-directed products. This freedom of choice empowers advisors to match the needs of their clients and serve them holistically.
- Owning client relationships — Being able to be independent while having a firm like Integrated support you means you can now provide a higher level of customer service and even personalize your client experience based on what you think their expectations and needs are.
What Comes Next as an Independent Advisor
Ask yourself these questions if you are considering this type of transition:
- Will you need to be licensed with a broker-dealer?
- Can you conduct ancillary services or handle certain unique securities?
- What are your custodian needs?
- What operations support do you require?
- How are compliance responsibilities handled?
- Is there a physical office or does everyone work remotely?
Remember, you don’t have to go it alone. Even if you aren’t ready for a partnership with a firm like Integrated, we are happy to talk with you and help you on your journey toward independence. In fact, we have never met a breakaway advisor who has regretted going independent.