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What is an RIA?

A registered investment advisor (RIA) is a professional advisory firm that offers personalized financial advice to its clients, many of whom are affluent.

  • Many independent RIAs work with complex portfolios and address unique needs that require a highly customized level of investment management strategy and consultation.
  • Many independent RIAs are owned by the individual advisors who run them.
  • Many independent RIAs provide advice and services for a fee based on a percentage of the client’s assets.
  • RIA firms are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission or state securities regulators, are subject to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of their clients.

See how Registered Investment Advisors stand for you.
Read five key benefits of Registered Investment Advisors.
Learn tips for choosing an advisor.

For more details, please follow the links below:
www.riastandsforyou.com
www.cfp.net
www.napfa.org

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