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It’s time you take full control of your future by starting an RIA. With Dynasty’s proven transition services, compliance platform, open-architecture technology, capital solutions, and experienced team, we put you on track to full independence.
Dynasty’s 20 Steps to Independence
Independence is more than just a transition, it is a transformation. Dynasty Financial Partners has perfected the 20 Steps to Independence so you can take exactly the right steps, at the right time, to transition your business to full independence.
The Freedom and Flexibility to Do What’s Best for your Clients
Outdated technology, restrictive processes, and lack of access to financial products make it hard to give customized advice and start an RIA. With Dynasty, this all changes. You have the control to be a true advocate for your clients.
Advisor Insights
Dynasty Network advisors share their perspectives on the benefits of full independence.
“ We went from the land of no to the world of yes. We unlocked opportunities to find the right fit for clients, not just offering just what’s in the box and truly being in the corner of the client. We unlocked the opportunity for organic and inorganic growth and have already seen growth from new relationships only 7 weeks after launch, which hasn’t happened in 16 years. Simply put, what has been unlocked is…everything. “
“ Going independent has unlocked a multitude of things. The biggest benefit is the freedom and flexibility to better serve our clients as fiduciaries. Being fully independent has helped us better understand our business and what it’s like to grow a company and how to scale that growth. “
“ I think I’ve always been pretty happy, but I will say I am enjoying my profession a lot more today than I did prior to launching our own RIA. “
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Streamline your Transition to Independence
Your goal is to have the freedom and flexibility to better serve your clients. Our goal is to help you make it happen. Dynasty’s experienced and dedicated Transition Team works directly with you to ensure the timely and successful launch of your new firm. Our detailed, hands-on process guides advisors in all steps involved in transitioning their business.
Dynasty Business Solutions
Transition Process
Our comprehensive and proven transition process helps ensure a successful launch of your new firm, through our detailed, hands-on process that guides advisors in all steps involved in transitioning their business.
Full-Time Transition Lead
- Act as single point of contact across all components of your transition
- Identify and develop relationships with key Dynasty preferred resource partners
- Manage all strategic partner relationships
- Introduce and consult on all Resource Partners
Business Formation and Firm Structure
- Determine ownership structure
- Develop corporate strategy and structure
- Create legal entity (LLC, Corporation)
- Assist in drafting Operating Agreement
- Determine business insurance needs
Legal and Compliance Setup
- Initiate firm and representative registrations (Form ADV and Form U4)
- Draft required compliance policies and procedures
- Educate and train firm CCO and staff via ‘CCO Course’
- Develop Investment Advisory Agreement
Real Estate Search and Office Set Up
- Execute NDA with Property Management Company and Real Estate Company
- Identify office space and negotiate leasing terms
- Consult on office buildout
- Coordinate furniture and move in deliveries
Custodian Transition and Complete Asset Mapping
- Review and select custodian
- All client holdings and money movement needs
- 3rd party money managers
- Structured products
- Credit and lending products
- Insurance
Brand Development and Marketing Strategy
- Introduction to Dynasty Marketing Resources
- Brand DNA and core messaging
- Digital marketing, social media and marketing
- Website development and data platform
- PR and Communications strategy
- Marketing data dashboard, analytics and insights
Departure and Client Communication Strategy
- Consult on protocol or non-protocol communication options
- Draft client letters communication
- Assist with digital outreach
On-site Support for Transition Date
- Your on-site COO during the transition process
- Organize and send client kits
- On-site team coaching and staff training
Core Services
We work as a direct extension of your team, integrating our expertise, critical business functions, and middle and back-office requirements.
Community
Connect with peers and industry leaders through exclusive events, education, peer-to-peer networking, and shared experiences that promote collaboration, strategic alliances, and continued growth.
Technology & CRM
Infrastructure, training, analytics, and advice that drive an integrated, dynamic ecosystem of institutional quality allowing advisors to efficiently grow their business and securely serve their clients.
Finance
Premier financial and strategic services, backed by proprietary analytics, that help advisors accelerate profitability and maximize enterprise value at every stage of growth.
Investments & Operations
Research, tools, technology, manager access, operations, trading capabilities, and compliance support are needed to offer professional and scalable investment solutions.
Marketing
Customized growth-oriented branding and communications strategies focused on lead generation, client experience, and lasting brand equity.
Compliance
A comprehensive compliance solution with the structure, content, tools, and advice to protect the advisor’s firm and clients that takes the complexity and uncertainty out of compliance.
Practice Management
Drive growth in day-to-day operations, achieve long-term objectives, and optimize your clients’ experience through practice management coaching, programs, and webinars.
Investments Platform
Dynasty’s Investments Team provides independent advisors with a flexible, customizable platform integrating research, tools, technology, manager access, operations, and compliance support.
- Separately and unified managed accounts
- Advisor as portfolio manager
- Model management overlay
- Alternatives platform
- Capital markets
- Outsourced CIO
- Access to investment banking, insurance and lending oppportunities
- Billing and research
M&A and Capital Strategies
Full-Service M&A Advisory Capabilities
- Dedicated business development resources to support advisor inorganic growth strategies
- Deep bench of resources to support financial analysis, due diligence, and negotiation
- Access to differentiated and flexible capital strategies program
- Comprehensive and proven transition and integration teams
Traditional Credit
- Flexible structure
- Covenant-lite terms
- Interest only feature available
- No use case restrictions
Revenue Participation Interest (RPI)
- Preferred equity structure that monetizes revenue in exchange for capital
- Innovative “true-up” feature provides additional capital to support growth initiatives, including M&A
- Repurchase right available after a period of time
- No use case restrictions
Minority Equity
- Noncontrolling, passive equity structure
- Limited governance terms
- Minimum investment period
- No use case restrictions
Business growth and scale
Business Management
Focus on productivity and profitability; we offer best practices to elevate client relationships, train senior advisors to become leaders, and drive new growth for your firm while continually fueling ideas and innovation.
Dynasty Enterprise Group
Consult with established RIAs interested in dramatically increasing their enterprise value and elevating their business to the next level. Our team builds bespoke strategic solutions and designs best practices to optimize their firm, increase profitability and improve growth.
Dynasty Marketing Services
In-house agency-style solution for Dynasty Network Partners looking to complement their marketing strategy with creative design and production.
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