More advisors and firms are moving to fee-centric affiliation models, dropping their FINRA registrations and focusing on providing investment advice for a fee. What is the driver behind this trend? Today, we’ll explore the models under which an advisor could move to a fee-based practice, the benefits, the changes from a product and compensation perspective, and the key considerations for those considering this move. The three main ways an advisor could move to a fee-based model are becoming an investment adviser representative of a corporate RIA (like Commonwealth), starting their own RIA, or joining an independent RIA. At the end of our conversation, I hope to illuminate the differences between those models and what you should focus on if you are considering a change in your affiliation model.

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Here are some links to learn more about Alex and Commonwealth Financial Network:

• Commonwealth’s new guide: How to Navigate a Fee-Only Path (commonwealth.com) - https://crmsf.commonwealth.com/going-fee-only 
• Learn more about Commonwealth: Affiliation Flexibility | Be the Independent Advisor You Want to Be (commonwealth.com)- https://www.commonwealth.com/advisor-solutions/affiliation-flexibility