The advisors in our community aren't just clients, they're partners. Choosing the right RIA platform is a big decision, so we'll let them tell you what that decision looked like.
FANRIA ADVISOR
"Transforming My Advisory Business with First Advisors"
$20M AUM
Experience: 23 Years
SUMMARY
In this video, I share my journey as an investment advisor and portfolio manager with nearly 23 years of experience, currently managing just under $20 million in assets. I focus on pre-retirees and early retirees aged 50 to 75, and I envision tripling my assets under management in the next five years while expanding my team. Working with First Advisors has significantly enhanced my business, providing me with autonomy and a supportive compliance framework that fosters growth. I highly recommend First Advisors to any advisor looking to elevate their practice with dependable resources and systems.
FANRIA ADVISOR
"Empowering Financial Futures: A Journey with FAN"
$30M AUM
Experience: 11 Years
SUMMARY
In this video, I share my journey as a financial advisor over the past 11 years, focusing on my work with Spanish-speaking families and first-generation wealth builders. I manage about $30 million in assets and emphasize the importance of comprehensive planning over just investment management. I highlight the advantages of working with First Advisors National, including autonomy, responsive leadership, and a collaborative advisor community. I encourage fellow advisors seeking independence and growth to consider transitioning to FAN, as it has significantly improved my practice.
FANRIA ADVISOR
"Transitioning from Insurance to Securities with Ease"
$10M AUM
Experience: 51 Year Business
SUMMARY
I'm a second generation advisor with 51 years of family business experience. I transitioned from an insurance-based business to the securities arena with the help of FAN Advisors, who made the process simple and straightforward. My goal over the next five to ten years is to double our current assets under management. I highly recommend FAN Advisors for their ease of communication and support, which has been invaluable during this transition.
A flat $100 per month, one of the lowest commitments in the independent space, and all-inclusive: your state insurance and securities appointments, annual IARD renewal, the full technology stack, and E&O coverage up to $1,000,000. If you're already licensed, there's no upfront appointment fee.&O coverage up to $1,000,000. If you're already licensed, there's no upfront appointment fee.
Most advisors complete the move in as little as 2–3 weeks to a few months, depending on your current firm and paperwork. You'll have a dedicated transition team, and our custodians can transfer clients en masse, often covering account transfer fees depending on your AUM.
Licensed or not, there's a path for you here. You'll need a Series 65 (or 66) to advise clients, and if you're not there yet, just tell us on the form and we'll send a step-by-step guide to getting licensed and appointed with us.