• RIA Confidential - Episode 2 - What Independence Really Looks Like
    2025/08/20
    🎙 RIA Confidential – Episode 2: Making Independence Work Breaking away is only half the battle.

    The real challenge? Building the life and practice you envisioned once you’re on the other side. In this episode, host Jonathan Andrews sits down with Ray Gettins (“Your RIA Mentor”) to uncover what most advisors don’t see coming after leaving the broker-dealer model—and how to set yourself up for success. You’ll discover:
    • The #1 surprise advisors face after independence—and how to navigate it.
    • Why trust is built (or broken) in your daily operations, not just portfolio performance.
    • Real stories of collaboration inside United Advisor Group that boosted both client outcomes and advisor revenue.
    • How to scale your practice without losing authenticity—or your weekends.
    • The marketing edge: Why programs like the Sponsor Method help advisors stand out with purpose.
    Whether you’re planning your breakaway or already independent, this episode gives you the strategies and stories to make independence truly work for you.

    👉 Ready to explore your future?
    • Try the RIA Calculator at RIACalculator.org
    • Book a Call with Your RIA Mentor, Ray Gettins
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    15 分
  • RIA Confidential - EP 1 - Breaking Free from the Broker Dealer Model
    2025/07/23
    Why Advisors Are Making the Move to RIA:

    Tired of feeling like just another cog in the machine? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful kickoff episode of the RIA Confidential Podcast, host Jonathan Andrews sits down with Ray Gettins, "Your RIA Mentor," to explore the growing wave of financial advisors leaving the broker-dealer world behind for something better: the RIA model.

    They unpack why more advisors are walking away from restrictive platforms, outdated sales quotas, and capped earnings—and how going RIA unlocks true autonomy, fiduciary alignment, and business ownership.
    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    ✅ Why control, flexibility, and brand ownership matter more than ever
    ✅ The truth about payouts and the financial upside of going RIA
    ✅ How fiduciary duty deepens client trust and leads to referral growth
    ✅ What it really takes to customize portfolios and run your own practice
    ✅ Why UAG is helping advisors ditch compliance headaches for good
    ✅ And how to communicate with clients so they want to come with you

    Whether you’re RIA-curious or ready to make the leap, this episode offers insights, laughs, and hard-earned wisdom from the front lines of financial independence.

    🎧 Plus, don’t miss the shoutout to the RIA Income Calculator

    This free tool can be found at RIACalculator.org. It will help you see what your earning potential could look like on the other side of independence.
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    14 分