RIA Choices | Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Larry Berger, Medicine Lake, MN, Joined Cambridge in April, 2002 Pete Hoover, Malvern, PA, Joined Cambridge in March, 2005

At Cambridge, we have seen almost every fee model out there, and each case is different. Careful consideration is warranted in deciding whether to form and use your own Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) or to use Cambridge’s RIA. As always, with OpenOPTIONS™, the choice is yours.

Regardless of which choice you make, you can be assured of our support. If you will be establishing your own RIA for the first time, contact our Advisory Services Department for assistance.

There are many things to consider including:

Your Own RIA – pros

Greater independence
Greater flexibility
Greater control
Branding

Your own RIA – cons

Added time detracts from a focus on client service
Added cost
Greater liability
Greater regulatory burden

Cambridge’s RIA – pros

Reduced cost
No audits
Reduced liability
Time savings
Resource savings
Reduced regulatory burden
Higher regulatory compliance

Explore the RIA choice that’s best for your practice