Advisor Registration Essentials™

Expert advice to get your firm from concept to "live".

Get off to the right start with your advisory firm. Whether you need a little help getting started or a turnkey solution, AdvisorAssist can tailor a program to meet the unique needs of your firm.

The Advisor Registration Essentials™ service provides you with expert assistance to get your new RIA firm up and running as quickly as possible. Advisor Registration Essentials™ is a comprehensive solution that allows you to leverage our experience and guidance to prepare complex registration and compliance documents. Our comprehensive solutions include:

Standard Premium
Business and Regulatory Consultation Included Included
Custodian Selection Included Included
Research applicable SEC or State requirements Included Included
Obtain entitlements for the IARD System Included Included
Draft and file Form ADV Part 1A and 1B Included Included
Draft and file Form ADV Part II and Schedules Included Included
Prepare Form U-4 (Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer) or Form U-10 Uniform Examination Request for non-FINRA Candidates) Included Included
Scheduling of Series 65 or Series 66 exam Included Included
Prepare state specific requirements for primary state, as applicable Included Included
Responding to regulatory inquiries and deficiency comments Included Included
Compliance Policies and Procedures, including:
  • Written Supervisory Procedures
  • Code of Ethics
  • Client Privacy
  • Business Continuity Plan
D-I-Y Toolkit Customized
Client Advisory Contract D-I-Y Toolkit Customized
Investment Policy Statement D-I-Y Toolkit Customized
Access to AdvisorAssist Resources™, our online advisor resource center   Included
Access to Advisor InSights™ newsletter periodic email updates   Included
Ongoing compliance and regulatory support Optional Optional

Advisor Registration Essentials™ is recommended for firms intending to register with the SEC and/or one state, that have registered personnel with clean disciplinary histories, and have simple organizational structures (e.g., no affiliated broker/dealers or alternative funds). Additional fees may apply to firms filing in multiple states, where there are prior U-4 disclosures, or have affiliations with other financial services firms.

Please call us at 866.513.4042 or complete the adjacent form to discuss your specific situation and obtain pricing for complex situations.

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