Going Independent with the Hybrid RIA Model

The hybrid advisor model is an ideal path for those who wish to maintain a commission-based business while building an advisory practice. Exploring a few key questions can help you identify your business goals and decide whether this is the right model…

The RIA Roadmap: Key steps to going independent

Taking the leap to start your own Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA") firm gives you the opportunity to build your business and serve your clients, your way — but you’re not alone. Custodians and platform providers are ready to help you re…

Five Business Models for the Modern RIA

Why are more and more advisors choosing independence? The answer is simple: The Registered Investment Advisor ("RIA") model has become more than a place to break free from tradition. Custodians and platform providers work together to help pos…

Realizing the True ROI of Analytics & BI

Whether you’re making a case to purchase a new BI solution or attempting to prove the value of an existing vendor, you’re likely aware that measuring ROI for data analytics and business intelligence (ABI) software is complicated. Unlike …

Five Strategies to Promote Healthcare Consumerism

More than ever leading organizations are emphasizing healthcare consumerism. But recent research from HealthEquity suggests there’s still a lot of work to do. Using data from a national survey of 1,500 Americans, a new study identifies critical i…

Six Strategies to Reduce Benefits Costs in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to put enormous pressure on organizations to do more with less. According to an analysis from Willis Towers Watson, rising healthcare claims could mean year-over-year benefits cost increases as high as 7 percent. At…