FA Magazine RIA Survery

* 1. Which of the following statements best describes you?

Currently a SEC registered investment advisorCurrently a state registered investment advisorConsidering becoming a registered investment advisor in the next yearConsidering becoming a registered investment advisor in the next 2-5 yearsNone of the above

* 2. Which of the following custodial services do you currently use?
If you are not an Independent Registered Investment Advisor, select â€œnone of the above.â€

* 3. Please share your opinion on whether each of the following companies has gained ground, lost ground or stayed the same as a leader in providing services for independent registered investment advisors RIAs.

* BNY Mellon Pershing

Lost groundStayed the sameGained ground

* Fidelity

Lost groundStayed the sameGained ground

* LPL Financial

Lost groundStayed the sameGained ground

* Raymond James

Lost groundStayed the sameGained ground

* Schwab Advisor Services

Lost groundStayed the sameGained ground

* TD Ameritrade

Lost groundStayed the sameGained ground

* 4. Which of the following is most important to you when selecting a custodian:

* 5. In your opinion, how relevant are the following factors in defining a custodian as an industry leader?

* Ability to provide technology solutions advisors need to support their clients

* Total number of advisory firms (and their end-clients) that the custodian supports

* Ability to facilitate a smooth transition to independence for advisors and their clients

* Is a champion for RIAs in Washington D.C. on regulations and issues affecting the industry

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