Tag: Financial Advisor Independence
The Truth About Advisor Independence and RIA Transitions (Ep. 20)

The Truth About Advisor Independence and RIA Transitions (Ep. 20)

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What does independence actually look like for a financial advisor today? For many advisors, the answer is more complicated than simply “starting your own RIA.”

In this episode, Andrew Evans takes a look at what it really means to build an independent advisory business, and why many advisors are rethinking the traditional path. Instead of focusing so heavily on industry trends or one-size-fits-all models, Andrew breaks down the operational realities advisors face when leaving captive environments, transitioning to fee-only planning, or trying to scale sustainably without losing flexibility.

Andrew discusses: 

  • Why starting an RIA from scratch can become operationally overwhelming
  • How Rossby Financial approaches independence differently from large aggregators
  • The importance of separating compliance, operations, and advisor autonomy
  • What advisors should focus on before making a transition
  • And more!

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Redefining Financial Services with Andrew Evans (Ep. 1)

Redefining Financial Services with Andrew Evans (Ep. 1)

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Is your firm doing too much and delivering too little?

In this first episode, Andrew Evans kicks off The Outstanding Shift by sharing his refreshingly honest views on the financial services industry, his bold approach to building Rossby Financial, and the power of focusing on “less but better.” He also reflects on cultural icons and what it truly takes to become “outstanding.”

Andrew discusses:

  • Why he left the traditional firm model to build a streamlined RIA that avoids conflicts of interest
  • The creation of ROffice: an on-demand support platform for advisors needing help only when they need it
  • His belief in “less but better,” drawing inspiration from essentialism to eliminate unnecessary tools, costs, and systems
  • Using business growth as a platform to develop the next generation, especially those overlooked in big firms
  • Why embracing AI is no longer optional for financial professionals aiming to stay relevant
  • And more!

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About Andrew Evans:

Andrew Evans is CEO of Rossby Financial. As the head of this organization, Andrew’s daily activities range from advisor/client engagement to paying the internet bill. With a solid background in field development and a love of technology, Andrew builds Rossby’s advisor experience to never outgrow the industry with the help of the amazing people around him.

Prior to Rossby, Andrew served as Executive Vice President of TAG Advisors and a Securities Principal of Cambridge Investment Research. Andrew served in various roles with Waddell & Reed, Raymond James & Associates, Merrill Lynch, and Charles Schwab & Co. He received his Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has completed the Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Duquesne University. Andrew received a BFA in Communications from Ohio Northern University. Andrew is on the Technology Council for Cambridge and actively participates in industry technology events. Andrew and his family are residents of Melbourne, FL.

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