The Three Pillars of Leverage
Support in trading and other operating areas, technology-based solutions, like-minded community guidance, and compliance resources, provide efficiencies so that you can focus on the growth and client-facing activities necessary to build your dream.
Technology
The Forum Advisor Alliance (FAA) technology hub is a fully integrated system that includes trading, client relationship management, task processing, and workflows to amplify your ability to serve clients.
Community
From one-on-one counseling to peer group meetings and twice yearly conferences, FAA provides access to best practices to ensure team members use all the company’s resources.
Technology
FAA offers a trading team, an advisor support team, and an operations team to help reduce redundancies and improve efficiency, creating additional capacity.
Advisor Growth &Scaling Checklist
Interested in finding out how FAA can help you scale for growth?
We’ve created a checklist to help you get started on the path to leveraging your growth potential. By completing the checklist, you’ll be on your way to:
- Assessing your strengths and weaknesses
- Identifying areas where you need support
Grow and Own Your Business with the Forum Advisor Alliance
Our flexible ownership structure allows you to remain in control of your practice. We offer three distinct paths to join Forum Financial through the Forum Advisor Alliance so that you can find the right fit for your goals and unique situation. No matter which track you choose, you retain full ownership of your practice while gaining access to a network of like-minded professionals and cutting-edge support.
Independent RIA | External Entrepreneur
Starting or running a business as a Financial Advisor can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling client needs, compliance requirements, and back-office tasks. At FAA, we’re here to help you launch or grow your RIA while retaining your independence with complete control of culture and ownership structure.
As an existing RIA, you can grow your business without having to build out additional infrastructure or invest in personnel or technology. If you are a new RIA, you can establish your business more quickly, with fewer roadblocks and without investing in infrastructure, allowing you to focus on client development.
- Launch or preserve and enhance your existing brand by controlling core differentiation and marketing messaging
- Accelerate your growth potential by outsourcing trading and back-office operations
- Focus on client relationships by being fully supported by a robust technology team and platform
I had to scale as quickly as possible, especially in trading and investment technology. I had 70 households that I had to onboard very quickly. I was aligned with FAA on investment philosophy, and I was able to learn their systems within one week with their support. Without their support, I would have been drowning.
Henry Bragg, CPA | Owner, Henry Bragg & Co.
Forum Advisor | Internal Entrepreneur
As a Financial Advisor within the Forum Financial structure of FAA, we help you build your own financial planning practice. As a solo advisor, you have the opportunity and tools to develop and own
your client base.
Joining FAA as a Forum Financial Advisor provides you with access to programs that can align with your individual career goals. As a part of the Forum Advisor team, you can become involved in a mentorship program, receive internal client referrals, and participate in client transitions to help build a book of business. As your business grows, there is the potential for an equity partnership.
- Build a financial planning practice and build your personal brand without establishing your own RIA
- Leverage back-office functions while maintaining the flexibility to hire locally as your business grows
- Benefit from the credibility of the Forum Financial brand and being part of a firm managing and servicing more than $10 billion*
*As of December 2025, Forum managed and serviced approximately $10.7 billion in client assets, with $8.6 billion in regulatory assets under management and $2.1 billion in advisory or consulting services.
I had to scale as quickly as possible, especially in trading and investment technology. I had 70 households that I had to onboard very quickly. I was aligned with FAA on investment philosophy, and I was able to learn their systems within one week with their support. Without their support, I would have been drowning.
Joey Schulz | Financial Advisor
Forum Partner | Entrepreneurial Partner
If your RIA firm is struggling with scalability and growth, consider merging your existing financial planning practice into Forum Financial as a pro-rata equity partner. You can rely on the FAA team to help you address critical gaps, fill essential staffing and back-office needs, and develop a realistic plan for the future.
As a Forum Partner within FAA, you’ll have a seat at the partner table that gives you a say in the direction of Forum Financial. At the same time, you will continue to control the business you build with the opportunity to hire locally and retain responsibility for local P&L.
Accelerate growth through end-to-end support that allows you to spend more time on the client experience
Streamline internal processes through efficient tools and technology that can grow with your business
Identify, select, and structure the right succession model to attract top-tier next-gen advisors
I had to scale as quickly as possible, especially in trading and investment technology. I had 70 households that I had to onboard very quickly. I was aligned with FAA on investment philosophy, and I was able to learn their systems within one week with their support. Without their support, I would have been drowning.
Julie Schatz, CFP®, and Jennifer Cray, CFP® |Partners, Investor’s Capital Management, LLC
Find Out How FAA Can Help Amplify Your Growth
Reach out to Brian Shapiro, Advisor Development Officer, if you’re ready to discuss how FAA can help you take the next step toward accomplishing your goals.