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5 Red Flags Financial Advisors Should Watch for Before Changing Firms
5 Red Flags Financial Advisors Should Watch for Before Changing Firms
Thinking about changing broker-dealers or RIA firms? Before you make a move, know which warning…
Top 5 Regrets When Financial Advisors Switch Firms!
Top 5 Regrets When Financial Advisors Switch Firms!
Considering a move to a new broker-dealer or RIA? The opportunity to switch firms can…
Financial Advisors: Stop Thinking You Need To Set Up Your Own RIA!
Financial Advisors: Stop Thinking You Need To Set Up Your Own RIA!
In this video, we discuss why starting an RIA may not be the right move…
The Real Private Equity Effect On Financial Advisors.
The Real Private Equity Effect On Financial Advisors.
Private equity is rapidly changing the wealth management industry… but is it actually benefiting financial…
Financial Advisors: Take These 5 Crucial Steps Before Moving Firms!
Financial Advisors: Take These 5 Crucial Steps Before Moving Firms!
Thinking about moving to an independent broker-dealer or launching/joining an RIA? Your success hinges on…
Your Firm Just Sold. Now What?
Your Firm Just Sold. Now What?
Your Firm Just Sold. Now What? A Practical Guide for Financial Advisors Navigating Consolidation The…
Going Independent: A Roadmap For Financial Advisors
Going Independent: A Roadmap For Financial Advisors
The meaning of “independent” in wealth management has evolved. It’s no longer just about leaving…
Essential Checklist For Advisors Choosing A New Firm!
Essential Checklist For Advisors Choosing A New Firm!
If you’re an advisor exploring a move, the questions you ask up front will shape…

Financial Advisors: Protect Your Independence!
Financial Advisors: Protect Your Independence!
Protecting Your Financial Advisor Independence In the ever-evolving financial services landscape, the concept of "independence"…

How Much Is Your Broker Dealer Or RIA Actually Paying You?
How Much Is Your Broker Dealer Or RIA Actually Paying You?
If you're working with a broker-dealer or registered investment advisor (RIA), do you really know…

Financial Advisor Transition Money – Who’s Offering It And Should You Take It?
Financial Advisor Transition Money – Who’s Offering It And Should You Take It?
What is Transition Capital? Transition capital influences advisors relocating their business. Well-funded firms, often public…
Broker Dealer vs RIA, Which is Right for you? Part #2
Broker Dealer vs RIA, Which is Right for you? Part #2
Understanding the Evolving Financial Advisory Landscape: Broker Dealers vs RIAs Pt. 2 In the ever-evolving…
LPL To Buy Commonwealth
LPL To Buy Commonwealth
LPL's Acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network: A New Era in Financial Services In a significant…
Navigating the RIA Landscape: What Advisors Need to Know!
Navigating the RIA Landscape: What Advisors Need to Know!
In the ever-evolving financial landscape, advisors are often faced with the decision of transitioning to…
Broker Dealer and RIA service issues are driving advisor movement
Broker Dealer and RIA service issues are driving advisor movement
Jodie Papike of Cross-Search discusses the service issues faced by financial advisors at many broker…
Up Front Money Misconceptions
Up Front Money Misconceptions
Summary: The discussion focuses on upfront money for advisors, a significant topic in the financial…
Financial Advisors, When Should You Make A Move?
Financial Advisors, When Should You Make A Move?
When is the best time to make a career move? The answer lies in what…
Financial Advisors, What Is Your Practice Worth?
Financial Advisors, What Is Your Practice Worth?
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of every financial advisor's career. As advisors approach retirement…
The Investment Center sells its Advisors to LPL
The Investment Center sells its Advisors to LPL
Jodie Papike of Cross-Search discusses the recent announcement that LPL Financial will be purchasing The…

Financial Advisors: Has The Private Equity Emergence Hurt Or Helped You?
Financial Advisors: Has The Private Equity Emergence Hurt Or Helped You?
Jodie Papike of Cross-Search discusses the emergence of private equity money in the Broker Dealer…
Advisor Independence, What Does That Mean Anymore??
Advisor Independence, What Does That Mean Anymore??
Jodie Papike CEO of Cross-Search discusses what Advisor Independence actually means these days. In a…

You’ve been termed, now what?
You’ve been termed, now what?
Jodie Papike (CEO of Cross-Search) discuss the best action to take for an advisor who…
Stop Wasting Time
Stop Wasting Time
In this video, Jodie Papike from Cross Search shares insights on helping advisors streamline their…
Financial Advisors, Transitioning To A New Broker Dealer Is Easier Than It Used To Be!
Financial Advisors, Transitioning To A New Broker Dealer Is Easier Than It Used To Be!
Today, I wanted to chat a little bit about the transition process for financial advisors.…

Financial Advisors considering working with a 3rd party recruiter – Choose wisley
Financial Advisors considering working with a 3rd party recruiter – Choose wisley
In our last video, we discussed why it's so important for an advisor when they're…
LPL Financial Acquiring Atria Wealth Solutions, 2,400 Advisors Impacted!
LPL Financial Acquiring Atria Wealth Solutions, 2,400 Advisors Impacted!
Welcome to Cross Search. I'm Jodie Papike. Yesterday, it was announced that LPL will be…
Why Financial Advisors should Use A 3rd Party Recruiter When Changing Broker Dealers.
Why Financial Advisors should Use A 3rd Party Recruiter When Changing Broker Dealers.
Why Financial Advisors should Use A 3rd Party Recruiter When Changing Broker Dealers. Jodie Papike…

Best Independent Broker Dealer
Best Independent Broker Dealer
Best Independent Broker Dealer? There is no such thing…. I get asked all the time…

Financial Advisor, Transitioning to a new BD or RIA
Financial Advisor, Transitioning to a new BD or RIA
3 Crucial Steps to Avoiding a Disaster In the 2023 J.D. Power Financial Advisor satisfaction…

Independent Broker Dealer vs. RIA
Independent Broker Dealer vs. RIA
Which option is right for you? The definition of Independence in the Financial Services industry…