Transition To RIA Podcast

Transition To RIA Podcast


Q133 - Steps Involved With Breaking Away From A Wirehouse To Transition To The RIA Model?

October 02, 2025

There is a well established process for how to breakaway from a wirehouse, to transition your practice to the RIA model.


This process has been refined within the industry over many decades, and thousands of transitions.


In this episode (#133) of the Transition To RIA question and answer series I outline the three main steps involved, and the variables within each step that are important to be aware of and consider


Come take a listen!


P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.


Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/what-are-the-steps-involved-with-breaking-away-from-a-wirehouse-to-transition-to-the-ria-model/


About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors between $50M and $1B understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.