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From compliance to marketing, investments, and insurance — integrated support for independent advisors.

RIA Registration

Guidance through firm structure, registration, and setup to help you launch your RIA with clarity and confidence from day one.

Investment Management

Structured portfolio strategies and asset management support to strengthen your investment offering.

Brand & Growth Strategies

Brand development, logos, websites, and ongoing content strategies designed to build your presence and create consistent client engagement.

Ongoing Compliance

Ongoing oversight and support designed to keep your firm aligned, organized, and operating smoothly as you grow.

Insurance Solutions

Annuities, life, and protection strategies to expand your capabilities and better serve clients.

Advisor Operations

Technology, workflows, and operational support designed to keep your firm organized and efficient.

Your Pathway

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Whether you're launching your own RIA, joining an established platform, or growing your existing firm, SimplyRIA helps you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

Start Your Own RIA

Build your firm from the ground up with expert guidance through structure, registration, and long-term setup.

Join an Existing Platform

Take a streamlined path to independence by operating under our affiliate RIA through the Advisor Launch Pad.

Scale Your Existing Firm

Enhance your current RIA with integrated support across growth, operations, and expanded capabilities.

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The Simplified Path to Independence

The Simplified Path to Independence

You’ve built a career on trust, integrity, and doing what’s right for your clients. But as the industry continues to evolve, you may be questioning whether your current structure still gives you the…

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The 5 Must-Have Documents for Every RIA

The 5 Must-Have Documents for Every RIA

Every successful Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) rests on a solid foundation of documentation. It’s not just about satisfying regulators, it’s about building trust, consistency, and…

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Your Pathway to True Independence

Your Pathway to True Independence

Whether you’re ready to build your own firm or want a supported glidepath to independence, SimplyRIA helps advisors transition with clarity, structure, and confidence.

Start Your Own RIA

Build the firm you envision—from registration to compliance and beyond. We simplify every step so you can launch with confidence and stay focused on clients.

Start Your Own RIA

Build the firm you envision—from registration to compliance and beyond. We simplify every step so you can launch with confidence and stay focused on clients.

Advisor Launch Pad Program

Grow within a supported RIA environment while preparing to go fully independent. Our Launch Pad Program provides infrastructure, compliance, and guidance every step of the way.

Advisor Launch Pad Program

Grow within a supported RIA environment while preparing to go fully independent. Our Launch Pad Program provides infrastructure, compliance, and guidance every step of the way.

Solutions Built For Every Stage of Your RIA

Solutions Built for Every Stage of Your RIA

Whether you’re launching your firm, maintaining compliance, or need targeted consulting, SimplyRIA offers advisor-driven solutions designed to meet you where you are—and help you grow with confidence.

RIA Registration Services

Launch your RIA with clarity and confidence. From filings to firm structure, we simplify the process and guide you through every step of registration and approval.

RIA Registration Services

Launch your RIA with clarity and confidence. From filings to firm structure, we simplify the process and guide you through every step of registration and approval.

Ongoing Compliance Services

Stay organized, audit-ready, and client-focused. Our compliance programs combine expert oversight, technology, and personalized support to keep your firm running smoothly.

Ongoing Compliance Services

Stay organized, audit-ready, and client-focused. Our compliance programs combine expert oversight, technology, and personalized support to keep your firm running smoothly.

Hourly Compliance Consulting Services

Get focused, on-demand support for specific compliance projects, audits, or filings. Our hourly consulting services give you expert guidance exactly when—and where—you need it.

Hourly Compliance Consulting Services

Get focused, on-demand support for specific compliance projects, audits, or filings. Our hourly consulting services give you expert guidance exactly when—and where—you need it.

Brand Development & Marketing Questionnaire

Help us understand your firm, your goals, and what you're building — so we can deliver work that's specific to you, not a template with your name on it.

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About You & Your Firm

Name*
City & state where your firm is located*
Which stage best describes your firm right now?*

Just getting started — my firm is new or in the process of launching

Every launching advisor starts somewhere different — some have a name and a vision, others have a registration approval and nothing else. These questions help us understand your specific starting point so we're not wasting your time on things you don't need or missing things you do. Fill this out as honestly as you can and we'll come to your kickoff call with a clear plan.
Have you finalized your firm name?
What is your target launch date?
Do you have a clear picture of who your ideal client is?
Are you bringing existing clients or prospects with you to your new firm?

Just getting started — my firm is new or in the process of launching (CONTINUED)

Every launching advisor starts somewhere different — some have a name and a vision, others have a registration approval and nothing else. These questions help us understand your specific starting point so we're not wasting your time on things you don't need or missing things you do. Fill this out as honestly as you can and we'll come to your kickoff call with a clear plan.
Do you have any of the following already in place?
Select all that apply — leave blank if you're starting from scratch
Do you have access to your domain account?
Are you happy with your current logo or are you open to a redesign?
Do you have your logo files available? (PNG, SVG, original source file)
Are you happy with your business cards or are you interested in a redesign?
Are you looking to redesign it entirely or just update and improve it?
Do you have access to the website backend?
Which platforms are you currently active on? (Select all that apply)
Are you posting consistently or have the profiles gone inactive?
Do you have an active list or is it empty?
Do you have a rough idea of your brand direction?
Which of the following are you interested in learning more about or receiving a quote on? (Select all that apply — we'll make sure the right information is ready before your call)
What would you say is the most important thing to have ready at launch? (Select all that apply)

Early stage — operating but brand/digital presence needs work

You've done the hard part — you're already operating independently. But if your brand or digital presence isn't reflecting the quality of your work, it's quietly costing you. Prospects are looking you up before they ever call, and what they find is forming an impression whether you're in control of it or not. The questions below help us understand exactly where the gaps are so we can fix the right things in the right order — without rebuilding what doesn't need to be touched.
What's the primary reason you're looking to invest in your brand or marketing right now? (Select all that apply)
How are prospects currently finding you? (Select all that apply)
Have you ever lost a prospect — or suspect you have — because of how your firm looks online?
What does your current online presence feel like to you?

Early stage — operating but brand/digital presence needs work (CONTINUED)

You've done the hard part — you're already operating independently. But if your brand or digital presence isn't reflecting the quality of your work, it's quietly costing you. Prospects are looking you up before they ever call, and what they find is forming an impression whether you're in control of it or not. The questions below help us understand exactly where the gaps are so we can fix the right things in the right order — without rebuilding what doesn't need to be touched.
Which of the following do you currently have in place? (Select all that apply — be honest, this helps us understand what needs work vs what we can build on)
Are you happy with your current logo or is a redesign on the table?
Do you have your logo files available? (PNG, SVG, original source file)
What needs to change about your current website? (Select all that apply)
Do you have access to your website backend?
Is your Google Business Profile claimed and up to date?
Which platforms are you currently active on? (Select all that apply)
How would you describe your current social media activity?
How would you describe your current email marketing?
Which platforms are you currently advertising on? (Select all that apply)
How would you describe your current ad performance?

Early stage — operating but brand/digital presence needs work (CONTINUED)

You've done the hard part — you're already operating independently. But if your brand or digital presence isn't reflecting the quality of your work, it's quietly costing you. Prospects are looking you up before they ever call, and what they find is forming an impression whether you're in control of it or not. The questions below help us understand exactly where the gaps are so we can fix the right things in the right order — without rebuilding what doesn't need to be touched.
Which of the following are you most interested in learning more about or receiving a quote on? (Select all that apply)
What does success look like for you in the next 12 months? (Select all that apply)
Do you have a marketing budget currently set aside?

Established — running well but ready to invest in growth marketing

You've built something real — a functioning firm, a client base, and a reputation. The question at this stage isn't whether your business works, it's whether your marketing infrastructure is keeping up with it. Advisors who invest in growth marketing at this stage don't do it because something is broken. They do it because they're ready to stop relying entirely on referrals and start building a system that works alongside them. The questions below help us understand where you are, what's already working, and where the biggest growth opportunities are so we can build a strategy around your specific situation — not a generic playbook.
What's your primary motivation for investing in marketing right now? (Select all that apply)
Where are most of your new clients coming from today? (Select all that apply)
How would you describe your current marketing activity?
What marketing have you tried in the past that didn't work or underperformed? (Select all that apply)
What's your biggest frustration with marketing your firm right now? (Select all that apply)

Established — running well but ready to invest in growth marketing (CONTINUED)

You've built something real — a functioning firm, a client base, and a reputation. The question at this stage isn't whether your business works, it's whether your marketing infrastructure is keeping up with it. Advisors who invest in growth marketing at this stage don't do it because something is broken. They do it because they're ready to stop relying entirely on referrals and start building a system that works alongside them. The questions below help us understand where you are, what's already working, and where the biggest growth opportunities are so we can build a strategy around your specific situation — not a generic playbook.
Which of the following do you currently have in place and feel good about? (Select all that apply — these are the things we build on, not replace)
Which of the following feel outdated, inconsistent, or underperforming? (Select all that apply — this is where we focus)
Has your firm evolved beyond what your current brand represents?
Is a full rebrand on the table or are you looking for a refinement?
What's the biggest issue with your current website? (Select all that apply)
Do you have access to your website backend?
Which platforms are you currently active on? (Select all that apply)
How would you describe your current social media activity?
What's the issue with your current email marketing? (Select all that apply)
Which platforms are you currently advertising on? (Select all that apply)
How would you describe your current ad performance?
Do you have Google Analytics installed on your website?
Do you know what your website conversion rate is or where your leads come from?

Established — running well but ready to invest in growth marketing (CONTINUED)

You've built something real — a functioning firm, a client base, and a reputation. The question at this stage isn't whether your business works, it's whether your marketing infrastructure is keeping up with it. Advisors who invest in growth marketing at this stage don't do it because something is broken. They do it because they're ready to stop relying entirely on referrals and start building a system that works alongside them. The questions below help us understand where you are, what's already working, and where the biggest growth opportunities are so we can build a strategy around your specific situation — not a generic playbook.
Which of the following are you most interested in learning more about or receiving a quote on? (Select all that apply)
What does success look like for you in the next 12 months? (Select all that apply)
Do you have a marketing budget currently allocated?

Scaling — growing team, expanding services

Scaling an advisory firm is a different challenge than building one. The brand, marketing, and systems that got you here were built for a smaller operation — and at some point they stop keeping up. Inconsistent messaging across team members, a website that still feels like a solo practice, marketing materials that don't reflect the breadth of what you now offer — these aren't cosmetic problems. They affect how prospects perceive you, how your team represents the firm, and whether your infrastructure can support the growth you're planning. The questions below help us understand where your firm is today and what needs to be built, updated, or systematized so your marketing scales with you.
What's driving the need for a brand or marketing update right now? (Select all that apply)
How many advisors or client-facing team members does your firm currently have?
How would you describe your current brand's ability to represent your firm as it is today?
How consistent is your marketing and brand across your team right now?
Have your target clients or core services evolved significantly since you launched?

Scaling — growing team, expanding services (CONTINUED)

Scaling an advisory firm is a different challenge than building one. The brand, marketing, and systems that got you here were built for a smaller operation — and at some point they stop keeping up. Inconsistent messaging across team members, a website that still feels like a solo practice, marketing materials that don't reflect the breadth of what you now offer — these aren't cosmetic problems. They affect how prospects perceive you, how your team represents the firm, and whether your infrastructure can support the growth you're planning. The questions below help us understand where your firm is today and what needs to be built, updated, or systematized so your marketing scales with you.
Which of the following do you currently have in place and feel good about? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following feel like they're not keeping up with the firm's growth? (Select all that apply)
Is a full rebrand on the table or are you looking to evolve the existing brand?
Do you have existing brand standards documentation?
What's the primary issue with your current website? (Select all that apply)
What types of materials are most in need of attention? (Select all that apply)
Do team members currently have access to approved logo files, colors, and templates?
Would a formal brand standards guide be valuable for your team?
What's the biggest gap in your current setup?

Scaling — growing team, expanding services (CONTINUED)

Scaling an advisory firm is a different challenge than building one. The brand, marketing, and systems that got you here were built for a smaller operation — and at some point they stop keeping up. Inconsistent messaging across team members, a website that still feels like a solo practice, marketing materials that don't reflect the breadth of what you now offer — these aren't cosmetic problems. They affect how prospects perceive you, how your team represents the firm, and whether your infrastructure can support the growth you're planning. The questions below help us understand where your firm is today and what needs to be built, updated, or systematized so your marketing scales with you.
Which of the following are you most interested in learning more about or receiving a quote on? (Select all that apply)
What does success look like for your firm in the next 12–24 months? (Select all that apply)
Do you have a marketing budget currently allocated?

Last Few Questions

Almost done. This last section is intentionally open-ended — it's your chance to tell us anything the questions above didn't cover, flag any concerns before we get on a call, and make sure we show up to that conversation already focused on what matters most to you.
Do you offer a distinct value proposition or have a compelling story that sets you apart and would entice potential clients to choose your business over competitors or larger firms?
What's the one thing you're most hoping SimplyRIA's marketing services can help you solve? (Select one — if everything feels equally important, pick the one that keeps you up at night)