FocusPoint has a long history of working with advisors that want to do both fee-based and commission business.

Hybrid Advisors

Do you plan to do mostly fee-based business but keep a B-D (broker-dealer) relationship?

Do you plan to do both fee-based and commission business?

Do you plan to do mostly fee-based business but remain in the B-D environment? As a mostly fee-based advisor, do you intend to continue earning revenue from variable insurance or commission business? Whether you’re satisfied with your current B-D relationship or need assistance connecting with one that supports your goal of forming (or continuing to operate) your own independent RIA, we can help you. FocusPoint has a long history of working with advisors in this situation. Depending on your unique needs and business goals, we can

Help you to form your own RIA
Provide you with ongoing compliance support relating to your RIA
Point you in the direction of various fee-friendly B/D’s
Provide your B-D with what they need from an oversight standpoint
Create and execute a custom transition plan to increase your fee-based revenue
Utilize our long-standing relationships to assist you with approval/establishment of your RIA with a best-fit custodian

And, for all advisors we support, we can

Provide you with a full suite of non-proprietary technology to help you run your business more efficiently
Create customized, automated workflow processes for you and your staff
Execute (establish, manage, trade, monitor) your investment process
Design custom reports for you based on your unique needs
Handle all of your back office and billing
Offer you practice management guidance