Independence has been the fastest-growing form of advisor affiliation over the last 10 years.¹ By 2025, Cerulli Associates projects that more than a quarter of the industry's assets will be managed by advisors in RIA channels (independent and hybrid).

With the vast majority of advisors happy with their decision, if you're thinking about taking the same path to independence yourself, it's important to understand their key motivations.

In this white paper, read about the five main reasons why advisors choose independence and what made five of your peers opt to make the move.

¹_{Cerulli Associates, Taking Control: Exploring Independence, June 13, 2022.}