Welcome back to Disruption Blueprint: your front-row seat to the ideas and innovations reshaping Advisor independence. In this issue, discover how one Advisor transformed a leap of faith into a 90-day transition success story, proving that with the right partner, independence doesn’t have to mean interruption. Plus, hear from RFG President Ed Swenson on the next evolution of the RIA model: a future where freedom fuels scale, efficiency drives profitability, and enterprise value compounds with every decision.
What happens when an Advisor decides to leave a captive firm, with no client data, no email list, and everything on the line? For one determined Advisor, the choice wasn’t about what he was walking away from. It was about what he was building toward: ownership, legacy, and a business built on his terms.
With RFG Advisory’s end-to-end transition infrastructure, that leap of faith turned into a 90-day success story: $120M in transitioned assets, a seamless client experience, and a new future launched by design, not chance.
Advisors across the industry are redefining what independence truly means. Moving beyond limitations to build businesses rooted in ownership, flexibility, and long-term enterprise value. The shift from traditional broker-dealers to Independent RIA platforms like RFG reflects a growing desire for freedom to own your brand, expand your offerings, and grow on your own terms.
Explore why independence is more than a model; it’s the mindset shaping the future of advice.
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“There’s no better time than now to be an independent Advisor.”
In this episode of the Disruption Blueprint Podcast, host Shannon Spotswood sits down with RFG Advisory’s newly named President, Ed Swenson, to reveal how RFG is redefining Advisor independence. With 25+ years of experience, including leadership roles at Dynasty Financial Partners and Osaic, Ed shares actionable insights on scaling your business, leveraging M&A and succession opportunities, and positioning your firm for long-term success in what he calls the “bull market for advice.”
Tune in to discover how independence can unlock smarter, faster, and more authentic growth.
