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Which tool is right for you?

Take this quick Quiz to find out which XYPN toolkit will set your RIA up for success.

You could, but should you completely DIY your RIA? Are you prepared to execute all of the elements that it takes to register, develop, and stand up your practice? Or are your clients better served if you focus on them and outsource the rest?

Determine the best-fit solutions that will move you from starter block to bankable!

Getting Started

Before we dive in, what should we call you?

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Getting Started

Which state(s) are you registering your RIA in?

I qualify to register with the SEC with $100M AUM I want to join an RIA, not register my own. Alabama Alaska American Samoa Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Guam Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas U.S. Virgin Islands Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

*The state where your principal place of business will be located (unless you qualify to register with the SEC with $100M AUM)

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Getting Started

Which best describes you?

I'm a DIYer at heart. Just point me in a direction and I'll get it all done.
I like to be hands-on but would like to share some of my business burdens with trained experts.
I prefer to focus on what I do best and to outsource the rest.

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Books

Are you interested in a QuickBooks discount?

Yes, please.
No, thank you.

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Books

Do you want someone to organize your QuickBooks Chart of Accounts for you?

Yes, please. I’ll happily pay someone to do it for me so I can do things I actually enjoy.
No, thank you. Creating audit-proof accounting systems is my super power.

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Coaching/Marketing

Do you need help defining your niche, ideal client, or brand?

Yes, please. I need help defining my niche, ideal client, or brand.
No, I've already defined my niche, ideal client and brand.

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Coaching/Business

Could you use 1:1 consulting on a specific business development issue or problem transitioning to independent RIA ownership?

Yes, please. Strategizing my business plans with experts who can guide me would be great!
No, thanks. Entrepreneurship comes easily to me!

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Compliance

Do you feel confident in creating & implementing your compliance program and simply need expert support with getting your RIA registered?

No, I only need help with registering my RIA.
Yes, I need help with registering my RIA and building a strong foundation for my compliance program.

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Compliance

Do you want dedicated support during your first year to guide you through developing and implementing an efficient and effective compliance program?

Yes, please. I want help laying the foundation of my compliance program in its first year.
No, I feel comfortable establishing and. managing my compliance program myself.

*Your written policies and procedure manual

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Compliance

Do you expect to want flexible 1:1 compliance consulting support beyond the development of your compliance program and policies during your first year?

Yes, please! I expect complexity in my compliance management and could really use support navigating that.
I expect managing compliance to be simple, and I don’t mind staying current on my ongoing tasks and all of the regulatory updates in my state.

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Compliance

Do you plan to maintain custody of clients assets, manage private funds, advertise investment performance, or engage in other activities that generally involve increased compliance requirements?

Yes please, I plan on at least one of above.
No, thanks. I don't plan on any of the above.

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Tech Setup

Do you want someone to set up and train you on your financial planning tech such as Wealthbox, RightCapital/eMoney, Smartria, and PreciseFP?

Yes, please. Having operations experts set up my tech and business management systems (and training me on all of it!) would be really helpful.
No thanks. I live for setting up my tech and systems! (It’s kind of my thing.)

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Invest

Would you like to offer your clients investment management through a TAMP?

Yes, my clients would benefit from turnkey asset management that manages itself so I can focus on their planning needs.
No, I prefer to take the time to research, do due diligence, construct every portfolio model and do all of the back office management myself.

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We recommend Standard Membership (à la-carte)

We Recommend the Starter kit

We Recommend the Essential Kit

We Recommend the Power Kit

Which Launch Kit will kick-start your RIA?

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