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Ep. 275: Build, Buy, or Boomerang: The Great RIA Platform Race with Lori Hardwick

February 18, 2025

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In this episode, industry veteran Lori Hardwick discusses a transformative trend shaping wealth management in 2025: traditional broker-dealers launching independent RIA channels. She provides unique insights into how this shift is affecting both established players and emerging companies in the space. Key Takeaways Broker-dealers are launching independent RIA platforms with separate technology stacks Technology selection between […]


The post Ep. 275: Build, Buy, or Boomerang: The Great RIA Platform Race with Lori Hardwick appeared first on and was written by Elana Iskowitz.