RIA Confidential - EP 1 - Breaking Free from the Broker Dealer Model

Why Advisors Are Making the Move to RIA:

Tired of feeling like just another cog in the machine? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this powerful kickoff episode of the RIA Confidential Podcast, host Jonathan Andrews sits down with Ray Gettins, "Your RIA Mentor," to explore the growing wave of financial advisors leaving the broker-dealer world behind for something better: the RIA model.

They unpack why more advisors are walking away from restrictive platforms, outdated sales quotas, and capped earnings—and how going RIA unlocks true autonomy, fiduciary alignment, and business ownership.
In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why control, flexibility, and brand ownership matter more than ever
✅ The truth about payouts and the financial upside of going RIA
✅ How fiduciary duty deepens client trust and leads to referral growth
✅ What it really takes to customize portfolios and run your own practice
✅ Why UAG is helping advisors ditch compliance headaches for good
✅ And how to communicate with clients so they want to come with you

Whether you’re RIA-curious or ready to make the leap, this episode offers insights, laughs, and hard-earned wisdom from the front lines of financial independence.

🎧 Plus, don’t miss the shoutout to the RIA Income Calculator

This free tool can be found at RIACalculator.org. It will help you see what your earning potential could look like on the other side of independence.


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• Run the numbers with the free RIA Calculator at RIACalculator.org
• Connect with us on LinkedIn at RIA Confidential Podcast
• Book a confidential call with Ray at RIAMentor.com
• Visit our website: RIAConfidential.com

Because you don’t have to be caught in the shuffle. You can write your own story.