Readiness Check Tool
Before you "go forward", pressure-test the move, clients, contracts, staffing, tech, compliance, and timing.
Spot delays early|Build a confident timeline|Know what must be true first
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Take the Transition Readiness Test Here
Answer 25 questions. Get a score, your tier, and a 7-day action plan.
How scoring works: Yes = 1, Not sure/No = 0. Total = 25.
This assessment is for planning and education. It is not legal, tax, or investment advice.
The 7-area readiness scorecard
- Client segmentation and portability considerations
- Current agreements and constraints (non-solicit, repayment, and so on)
- Operations coverage: who does what weekly
- Tech and data migration plan
- Compliance supervision and support plan
- Branding and communication plan
- Timeline and capacity
What “green” looks like
- Clear target model and timeline
- Named owner for operations tasks during the transition
- A documented client communication sequence
- A first-6-month stack chosen (not a forever stack)
What's Next?
Build Your Roadmap
- If you score yellow/red: Build your Roadmap and close the gaps.
Run the Cost of Delay
- If you score green: run Cost of Delay and set a target execution window.
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