Starting a new registered investment advisor (RIA) firm can be a smart career move. A successful investment professional can go from an employee receiving a pittance based on their productivity to a main shareholder reaping the rewards of successful investment...
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Noncompetes no longer threaten those planning a breakaway firm
Someone who has achieved a degree of success as a financial advisor or investment professional may dream of running their own breakaway firm. They want to choose what clients they take on and also keep more of the profits when their strategies prove successful. Those...
Can someone starting a breakaway firm hire former co-workers?
Those who work in financial management or investments can enrich their clients and earn a very competitive living if they are successful at what they do. Those who work for existing investment entities often realize that their arrangements limit their income and...
Could BOI rules trigger lawsuits for RIA breakaway firms?
Registered investment advisor (RIA) firms have an opaque business structure. A company has its own name, and there is not necessarily any public record of who has an ownership interest in any particular company or who helped to start a new RIA firm. Given that many...
How California Assembly Bill 1076 affects the enforceability of non-compete agreements
In recent legal developments, California Assembly Bill 1076 has emerged as a significant piece of legislation, inspiring substantial changes in regard to the enforceability of non-competition agreements. Many people in the business community know that non-compete...
How an employee handbook can help to manage your workforce
Effective workforce management is important for sustained success in the business world. One powerful tool that often goes overlooked is the creation of an employee handbook. An employee handbook, strategically crafted and regularly updated, can serve as the...
Can starting a breakaway firm violate someone’s duty to clients?
Serving as a registered investment advisor (RIA) is a very challenging but rewarding position. Someone can help manage other people's finances to help them achieve certain goals, such as generating a certain amount of investment income to prepare for retirement....
Should you get assistance when leaving your financial firm?
As a financial professional, are you thinking of leaving your firm and starting your own? Maybe you believe that there are plenty of potential clients and you would be able to give them better services if you had fewer cases and you just worked for yourself. Maybe...
The complexity of the current financial market and your breakaway options
Many financial advisors dream of a breakaway. They work for major firms, but they know that they would rather run their own. They would prefer to have fewer clients and to be fully in charge themselves, which can sometimes make each account vastly more lucrative. Some...
Compliance checklist for Registered Investment Advisors
Investing can be a complex and challenging process, and that's why many individuals and businesses turn to Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) for professional guidance. As an RIA, it is crucial to establish trust with clients by providing high-quality services...