yes yes https://simplecast.com How I Became an Independent RIA What leads investment advisors to choose the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model? And what is their transition like? Investment advisors take many different paths to independence but often share the same fears, doubts, and excitement. Will my clients come with me? What’s it going to take to make this happen? Can I build a legacy firm? Host Jerry Cobb shares investment advisors’ stories of how they conquered uncertainty on their journeys to success. Schwab Advisor Services™ serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading and support services of Schwab. Visit us at https://advisorservices.schwab.com/contactus to learn how we can help you. 2020 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. All rights reserved. Member SIPC. en Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:46:57 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:30:11 +0000 https://advisorservices.schwab.com/how-i-became-an-independent-RIA How I Became an Independent RIA https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/7dfa8d26-0674-443c-944c-bfd6457bf0cf/7902dbdc-6394-437a-a138-3f5dcc5613d4/3000x3000/how-i-became-an-independent-ria-final-independent-riax1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://advisorservices.schwab.com/how-i-became-an-independent-RIA episodic What leads investment advisors to choose the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model? And what is their transition like? Investment advisors take many different paths to independence but often share the same fears, doubts, and excitement. Will my clients come with me? What’s it going to take to make this happen? Can I build a legacy firm? Host Jerry Cobb shares investment advisors’ stories of how they conquered uncertainty on their journeys to success. Schwab Advisor Services™ serves independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading and support services of Schwab. Visit us at https://advisorservices.schwab.com/contactus to learn how we can help you. Charles Schwab false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wsbG4YZD investment advisor, starting ria, fiduciary, financial adviser, career, independence, schwab, broker, investment advisory, registered investment advisors, independent brokers, schwab advisor services, registered investment advisor, ria Charles Schwab podcasts@schwab.com 0a32f2ff-9669-4959-a36e-7c118299c25e Wanting More At 41, Jesse Giordano was at the top of his career. But he didn’t feel like it. He was no longer happy—and it was taking a toll on other relationships in his life. Then he launched his own firm and took back control.

Learn how going independent can be emotionally—and financially—uplifting. Your clients aren’t the only ones who benefit from more meaningful service.

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:46:57 +0000 podcasts@schwab.com (Charles Schwab) https://advisorservices.schwab.com/how-i-became-an-independent-RIA At 41, Jesse Giordano was at the top of his career. But he didn’t feel like it. He was no longer happy—and it was taking a toll on other relationships in his life. Then he launched his own firm and took back control.

Learn how going independent can be emotionally—and financially—uplifting. Your clients aren’t the only ones who benefit from more meaningful service.

]]> Wanting More Charles Schwab 00:30:42 At 41, Jesse Giordano was at the top of his career. But he didn’t feel like it. He was no longer happy—and it was taking a toll on other relationships in his life. Then he launched his own firm and took back control. Learn how going independent can be emotionally—and financially—uplifting. Your clients aren’t the only ones who benefit from more meaningful service. At 41, Jesse Giordano was at the top of his career. But he didn’t feel like it. He was no longer happy—and it was taking a toll on other relationships in his life. Then he launched his own firm and took back control. Learn how going independent can be emotionally—and financially—uplifting. Your clients aren’t the only ones who benefit from more meaningful service. false full 4 20dfb552-9f28-4948-8fe0-24a30ba15db9 No Matter What When the 2017 California wildfires threw their clients’ lives into disarray, Jim Aljian and Jessica Markarian were there for them—in ways the pair could not have been before going independent.

Learn how operating an independent RIA firm gives investment advisors the flexibility to serve their clients the way they see fit, especially during times of crisis. 

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:41:37 +0000 podcasts@schwab.com (Charles Schwab) https://advisorservices.schwab.com/how-i-became-an-independent-RIA When the 2017 California wildfires threw their clients’ lives into disarray, Jim Aljian and Jessica Markarian were there for them—in ways the pair could not have been before going independent.

Learn how operating an independent RIA firm gives investment advisors the flexibility to serve their clients the way they see fit, especially during times of crisis. 

]]> No Matter What Charles Schwab 00:28:04 When the 2017 California wildfires threw their clients’ lives into disarray, Jim Aljian and Jessica Markarian were there for them—in ways the pair could not have been before going independent. Learn how operating an independent RIA firm gives investment advisors the flexibility to serve their clients the way they see fit, especially during times of crisis. When the 2017 California wildfires threw their clients’ lives into disarray, Jim Aljian and Jessica Markarian were there for them—in ways the pair could not have been before going independent. Learn how operating an independent RIA firm gives investment advisors the flexibility to serve their clients the way they see fit, especially during times of crisis. false full 3 e5264aeb-facb-479f-b2ff-ab24e31d493c Stronger Together Joe Zappia wasn’t sure he wanted to strike out on his own. So he didn’t. He joined an existing independent RIA firm instead, and he’s never looked back.

Learn what investment advisors can gain professionally by partnering with others who have already cleared a path to independence.

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:36:46 +0000 podcasts@schwab.com (Charles Schwab) https://advisorservices.schwab.com/how-i-became-an-independent-RIA Joe Zappia wasn’t sure he wanted to strike out on his own. So he didn’t. He joined an existing independent RIA firm instead, and he’s never looked back.

Learn what investment advisors can gain professionally by partnering with others who have already cleared a path to independence.

]]> Stronger Together Charles Schwab 00:27:03 Joe Zappia wasn’t sure he wanted to strike out on his own. So he didn’t. He joined an existing independent RIA firm instead, and he’s never looked back. Learn what investment advisors can gain professionally by partnering with others who have already cleared a path to independence. Joe Zappia wasn’t sure he wanted to strike out on his own. So he didn’t. He joined an existing independent RIA firm instead, and he’s never looked back. Learn what investment advisors can gain professionally by partnering with others who have already cleared a path to independence. false full 2 2198a65f-3dc3-48d2-92e9-a44ae73fef9a Taking the Leap Jill Reitmeyer, Nancy Mercado, and Dustin Bench felt limited at their previous firm. None of them possessed a sense of ownership or fulfillment in their day-to-day work. They couldn’t help asking, “Are we really living up to our potential?”

Learn how the team pushed through discomfort to pursue a world of new possibilities by forming their own RIA firm.

]]> Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:34:40 +0000 podcasts@schwab.com (Charles Schwab) https://advisorservices.schwab.com/how-i-became-an-independent-RIA Jill Reitmeyer, Nancy Mercado, and Dustin Bench felt limited at their previous firm. None of them possessed a sense of ownership or fulfillment in their day-to-day work. They couldn’t help asking, “Are we really living up to our potential?”

Learn how the team pushed through discomfort to pursue a world of new possibilities by forming their own RIA firm.

]]> Taking the Leap Charles Schwab 00:23:25 Jill Reitmeyer, Nancy Mercado, and Dustin Bench felt limited at their previous firm. None of them possessed a sense of ownership or fulfillment in their day-to-day work. They couldn’t help asking, “Are we really living up to our potential?” Learn how the team pushed through discomfort to pursue a world of new possibilities by forming their own RIA firm. Jill Reitmeyer, Nancy Mercado, and Dustin Bench felt limited at their previous firm. None of them possessed a sense of ownership or fulfillment in their day-to-day work. They couldn’t help asking, “Are we really living up to our potential?” Learn how the team pushed through discomfort to pursue a world of new possibilities by forming their own RIA firm. false full 1