Most advisors complete RIA registration in 30 to 90 days. Here is what each phase involves, what causes delays, and how to keep your filing on track.
How Long Does It Take to Register an RIA?
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Start your own RIA
Build a firm that's truly yours.
Launch, join, or scale — we give independent fiduciary advisors the structure, support, and integrated capabilities to build firms that last. Built by RIA operators. Backed by real experience.
$4,799
Flat-fee registration — no surprises
5 steps
A clear path from first call to approval
100%
Your own practice, complete independence
Day 1
Compliance-ready the moment you launch
Why independence
Take ownership of your future.
Starting your own RIA isn't just about leaving a broker-dealer — it's about building a firm that truly reflects your vision, values, and the clients you serve.
For some, independence means freedom from restrictive platforms or compensation structures. For others, it's designing a more modern, scalable practice that prioritizes clients and operates with greater transparency.
Whatever your reason, SimplyRIA makes that transition clear and achievable. Having built multiple RIAs ourselves, we understand every challenge and opportunity that comes with independence.
Lead with integrity
Operate as a fiduciary — free from platform restrictions, with full transparency for your clients and yourself.
Grow on your own terms
Set your own fees, build your own brand, and scale your firm the way you want — without asking anyone's permission.
Build something scalable
Design a modern practice with the structure, systems, and flexibility to grow — from day one and beyond.
Never go it alone
SimplyRIA guides you through every step — from your first filing to your first audit — so you launch with confidence.
What's included
Everything your compliance program needs.
Six core areas of coverage — built to meet every ongoing obligation your RIA faces, year-round.
Built for Advisors, by Advisors
We don't just understand the advisor journey — we've lived it. Having built and managed RIAs ourselves, our guidance is practical, proven, and grounded in real-world experience — not theory or checklists.
Comprehensive, end-to-end support
Launching an RIA requires alignment across structure, compliance, and operations. We guide you through every phase — from initial setup to post-launch support — helping you build a firm that is organized, scalable, and positioned for growth.
Transparent, flat-fee pricing
We believe clarity matters — especially when it comes to pricing. Our flat-fee approach provides defined deliverables and full transparency, so you always know what's included, what it costs, and what comes next.
Your Roadmap
From idea to approval — and beyond.
A proven, advisor-built process that turns complexity into clarity. Five stages, one dedicated partner throughout.
01
Firm formation & strategy
Lay the groundwork for success. We help you choose the right structure, define your services, and align your business model with your long-term goals — before a single form is filed.
Discovery call → structure design
02
Registration filings
Skip the confusion and paperwork. We prepare and file your ADV, U4, CRS, and compliance documents — coordinating directly with regulators for a smooth, efficient approval process.
ADV · U4 · Form CRS · Regulator coordination
03
Compliance foundation
Start strong with a tailored compliance program. From policies and procedures to advisory agreements, we build everything around your firm's unique structure — so you launch regulator-ready.
Policies · Procedures · Advisory agreements
04
Technology & systems
Set your firm up for efficiency from day one. We help you implement the right tools for compliance tracking and archiving — without the guesswork.
Compliance portal · Archiving
05
Post-approval support
We stay with you beyond launch. First-year compliance reviews, ADV updates, ongoing filings, and access to our team — so you stay audit-ready and focused on what matters most: building your firm.
Annual reviews · Filings · Ongoing partnership
Clear Pricing
Clear pricing, complete Support.
Choosing the right partner to launch your RIA is a major decision — and understanding the cost shouldn't be a guessing game. Every firm's needs are different, which is why we offer clear, flat-fee options tailored to where you are in your journey. Choose the path that fits your firm today, knowing we'll be here as you grow.
One-time registration
$4,799
Flat fee — no hidden costs
Everything you need to get your RIA registered and regulator-ready — filings, compliance docs, and full support from first call to final approval.
Form ADV Parts 1, 2A, 2B & CRS
Form U4 for IARs
Core compliance documents
SEC or state filing
Regulator correspondence
1:1 consulting post-approval
Optional add-ons available
Ongoing compliance
$399 / mo
+ $1,000 setup (waived for reg clients)
Year-round compliance support to keep your firm exam-ready — filings, reviews, monitoring, and 12 hours of dedicated consulting per year.
Annual ADV amendments & IARD renewals
Compliance calendar & policy updates
Employee trade monitoring
Marketing & advertising review
12 hrs consulting/year
Audit prep & exam support
Setup fee waived for recent registration clients
Hourly consulting
$350 / hr
All projects scoped in advance
Targeted compliance consulting for specific projects or regulatory questions — scoped and priced upfront so there are never any surprises.
Regulatory questions & guidance
Targeted compliance projects
ADV or filing reviews
Audit response support
Custom scoped engagements