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RIA-Centric 100% of the Time – Why TradePMR Has No Retail Channel

By TradePMR on Sep 16, 2022 9:38:16 AM

Is your RIA custodian completely focused on your needs? Question: does your current RIA custodian compete against your firm for new clients? Here’s a hint – if they are serving individual investors or have a retail channel the answer is probably yes.
Topics: RIAs Service Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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How to Make the Most of Your RIA Custodian RFP

By TradePMR on Sep 14, 2022 12:46:29 PM

Answer all your burning questions before you sign on with your next provider. Advisors that are considering a change in RIA custodians have a big task ahead of them. Making the move takes a lot of work but can bring immense benefits for a growing ...
Topics: RIAs Transition Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Supporting Advisor Growth: How RIA Custodians Can Deliver Powerful Data

By TradePMR on Sep 12, 2022 4:37:02 PM

Does your RIA have the tools and information you need to succeed? RIA custodians are more than technology and service providers – they are stewards of data.
Topics: Financial advisors RIA Data Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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3 Strategies to Take Control of Your RIA Custodian Transition

By TradePMR on Sep 8, 2022 2:00:01 PM

Make a move with confidence and secure the future of your business. Advisors that decide to launch an RIA are a unique group. They are entrepreneurs who love to have control over their businesses. With every decision, these advisors look to improve ...
Topics: RIAs Transition Breakaway Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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How to Find the Right RIA Service and Support During a Volatile Market

By TradePMR on Sep 6, 2022 9:21:47 AM

Don’t get caught with sub-par service when you need it most. With the Fed announcing further rate hikes to fight inflation, the economic community is bracing for what could be an extended period of market volatility.1 For financial advisors, ...
Topics: Fusion RIAs Technology Service Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Demo Curated to Fit Your RIA Firm Begins with Your Technology Must-Haves and Wish List

By TradePMR on Sep 2, 2022 1:45:09 PM

Experience How TradePMR’s Fusion Technology Could Benefit Your Unique Business (and how to drive your demo and not waste time being sold) Evaluating prospective technology providers is no small feat. There are hundreds of technology vendors for RIAs ...
Topics: RIA technology Register for On-Demand Fusion Demo RIAs Transition Practice Management Registered Investment Advisor
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RIA Technology Needs RIA Input – How TradePMR Gathers Advisor Feedback to Drive Technology Roadmap

By TradePMR on Aug 31, 2022 11:16:10 AM

TradePMR's Customer Advisor Panel Drives the Fusion Platform Development TradePMR was founded nearly 25 years ago by Robb Baldwin, a former RIA (registered investment advisor).
Topics: RIAs Service Registered Investment Advisor Financial Advisor Technology
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Differentiating Your Firm: Best Practices for RIAs to Expand their Offerings

By TradePMR on Aug 26, 2022 1:57:05 PM

How RIAs can broaden their services without derailing their businesses. Over the past two decades, financial planning offerings have spread throughout the wealth management industry. What was once seen as a niche offering has become increasingly ...
Topics: RIA technology RIAs Technology Registered Investment Advisor Custodial Service Providers RIA Custodians
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Make Your Transition on Your Own Terms, Not Your Custodian’s

By TradePMR on Aug 17, 2022 3:43:26 PM

Don’t get stuck on an unreasonable transition timeline - control your RIA’s future During an RIA custodian merger, there can be a lot of uncertainty. It seems like the story changes depending on the day.
Topics: RIAs Transition Service Registered Investment Advisor RIA Custodians