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Dollars and Sense: How a Move to Independence Really Adds UpDollars and Sense: How a Move to Independence Really Adds Up

How do the economics of going independent compare to the value of taking a recruiting deal from a major firm?

Mindy Diamond, Columnist: Career Moves

March 19, 2018

The No. 1 question advisors ask when exploring a move to independence is how the economics compare to accepting a recruiting package from a major firm. It’s certainly a valid concern, because while the recruiting deals being offered by the wirehouses are down, it’s still very possible for a top advisor to get a really attractive hard-to-pass-up offer.

In this episode, Mindy Diamond will help answer that question by walking through a real-world example of a traditional recruiting deal offered to a wirehouse advisor and what that same advisor could expect by going independent.

She will also explain:

  • Why independent advisors see on average a 20 percent bump in take-home pay vs. employee advisors.

  • Why forming an RIA means building an enduring legacy with tangible enterprise value.

  • The real “value” of an independent firm.

  • The superior long-term economics of the independent space—coupled with the satisfaction of business ownership and the ability to build a real enterprise—are why many entrepreneurial advisors take the leap. Yet it’s important to understand how those economics really compare to other opportunities you may be evaluating. Listen in to gain the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.

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About the Author

Mindy Diamond

Columnist: Career Moves, CEO, Diamond Consultants

https://www.diamond-consultants.com/

Mindy started Diamond Consultants in 1998 from her bedroom floor—and today it’s known as one of the leading consulting and recruiting firms for the industry’s top financial advisors. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial experience, the firm employs a unique relationship-driven approach that helps individuals and organizations achieve what she refers to as their “Best Business Lives.” Mindy hosts the popular podcast series Mindy Diamond on Independence, is a prolific writer and regular media contributor.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/mindy-diamond/