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Organized by stage and topic, the fastest way to find what matters for independence

Use the Library to move from “thinking about independence” to a real plan. Start by stage, then go deeper by topic. Every page routes you to the best tools, guides, and checklists.
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  • Plain-English guides and checklists (no jargon fog)
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The First 90 Days After Launch

Step-by-step guidance for navigating your first three months as an independent firm, from setup to stabilization.

Client Transition

Practical tools and timelines to help move clients smoothly, reduce friction, and keep the transition process organized.

Client Communication & Retention

Tools and guidance to help you clearly communicate change, retain client trust, and minimize attrition during and after transition.

Economics & Owner Pay

Resources to help you understand firm economics, owner compensation, and what financial independence really looks like.

Custody & Platform Landscape

Compare custody options, pricing leverage, and support.

Deal Terms & Offers

Decode offers, transition assistance, and hidden tradeoffs.

Checklists

Actionable, easy-to-follow checklists designed to keep you on track and prevent costly oversights.

RIA Calculator Hub

Interactive calculators and tools to model economics, compare scenarios, and make data-driven decisions.

Key Resources

Start Here (stage-based route)

Text: The best first steps for exploring, planning, or executing.

Tools (calculator + readiness + pathfinder)

Tools (calculator + readiness + pathfinder)

Top Signals (weekly shifts)

Text: Compare scenarios, estimate delay cost, and pressure-test readiness.

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Transition Strategy & Breakaway Planning: The 6‑Phase Breakaway Playbook (Vendor‑Neutral)

A vendor-neutral 6‑phase framework for planning and executing a breakaway transition with less risk, fewer surprises, and higher client retention.

Client Letter Template: Creating Our Own RIA

Two client letter templates (formal + casual) for firms launching their own RIA.

The Independence Decision: How to Know When It’s Time to Break Away

Leaving a broker-dealer isn’t just a business move. It’s a timing decision, an economics decision, a risk decision, and an

Independence Profile Scorecard (Worksheet)

A one-page scorecard to help you match your goals and temperament to the right independence model—build your own RIA, supported

The First 90 Days After Launch

The First 90 Days After Launch The difference between “freedom” and “chaos” is usually rhythm, clarity, and cleanup. The launch

Economics & Owner Pay

Economics & Owner Pay Understand the RIA money model so you can make decisions with clarity, not hype. Independence economics

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