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Independence for Financial Advisors

Push vs. Pull: Understanding – and Responding to – the Key Drivers Behind a Move to Independence

Posted by Mindy Diamond

What’s inspiring folks to jump ship from where they’ve built their life’s work to pursue other firms or even business models?

By our count, of the 19 moves made by $1B+ teams leaving traditional brokerage firms between January 1st and June 30th of this year, 9 went independent. And these $1B+ teams typically serve as proxies for the rest of the industry, a bellwether if you will for what’s happening in wealth management.

Historically, when an advisor decided to change jerseys it was because the weight of frustration with the status quo became too much of a burden. Today, while an increasing lack of control can still serve as impetus to push an advisor out of the nest, more often than not advisors and teams are more often being “pulled” towards new opportunities.

In this episode Mindy explores:

  • The most common frustrations we hear from advisors who feel pushed from their current firms;
  • The solutions to these frustrations offered by other firms or models;
  • Steering clear of the “negativity vortex”;
  • The value of getting educated about your options – even for advisors who don’t plan to make a move;
  • And more.

While the negative pushes may spur the initial restlessness, the ultimate decision to stay or go (and yes, staying put is a decision) should be based upon the pulls; that is, the positive draws offered by a new opportunity. The process of getting educated isn’t a commitment to move, but the chance to proactively make a decision rather than allowing yourself to be pulled along a path not of your own choosing. Ultimately, this process will guide you to answer the all-important question: Do I stay or do I go?

 

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Related Resources

Stop Feeling Pushed: 6 Steps to Leveraging the Positive Pulls
No one likes to feel “pushed” into making a decision. So how do you turn the tables and regain control of your career? Read more->

Push vs Pull: When Desire Wins Out Over Frustration
The motivation for many advisors who are moving these days has been gravitating from a “push” to more of a “pull.” Read more_>

Why Advisors and Their Affluent Clients are No Longer Looking the Other Way When it Comes to Independence
As advisors make the move to independence, their high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients reap the benefits of a more personalized approach. Read more->

What compels breakaway advisors to go around “the wall”?
Despite significant risks and roadblocks in front of them, breakaway advisors don’t stop. Why? Read more->

The Real Beneficiaries of Independence: Your Clients
While advisors have a real opportunity to build the advisory business of their dreams in the RIA space, it’s the clients who stand to gain the most. Read more->

 

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President and CEO – By counseling advisors on how to ask the right questions and “dig deep”, she helps them look at all of the opportunities available to find the one that allows them to reach their full potential. That is, to best serve their clients and live a life that is in sync with their own beliefs and values. Learn more...

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