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RIA Confidential Podcast

RIA Confidential Podcast

By: Ray Gettins and Jonathan Andrews
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 About RIA Confidential: Your Source for the Truth About Going Independent!

Where financial advisors get straight answers.

Hosted by attorney Jonathan Andrews and featuring RIA transition expert Ray Gettins (Your RIA Mentor), the show dives into what it really takes to leave the broker-dealer model behind and thrive as an independent RIA.

Each episode tackles the legal, financial, operational, and emotional realities of going RIA. From compliance and tech to ownership and mindset shifts, we go deep into the challenges most advisors don’t hear about until they’re already stuck.

If you're ready for the real story, straight from advisors who’ve already made the leap, the Show promises to:
-Demystify the RIA journey;
-Share unfiltered advisor experiences;
-Equip you with tools and confidence to take control

Meet the Team:

Ray Gettins, Your RIA Mentor: Ray brings decades of financial industry experience and now helps advisors transition to RIA freedom (But only if it’s the right decision for you). Helping you decide what’s best for you, Ray is known for cutting through noise and offering practical, proven guidance without the typical hype.

Jonathan Andrews – BraveHeartsTV, Host Jonathan is a business strategist with Beneficial Business Solutions and attorney with a knack for clarity. He keeps the show focused and useful, asking the questions you need answered.

The RIA Confidential Podcast is Launched on July 23, 2025.

Expect honest conversations, real strategies, and maybe a few surprises!

If you’re RIA-curious, this show’s for you!



United Advisor Group ("UAG"), is a federally registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. UAG, Form ADV Part 2A & CRS can be obtained by visiting: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov and search for our firm name. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed is to be construed as solicitation to buy or sell a security of personalized investment, tax, or legal advice.RIA CONFIDENTIAL Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The 2025 Questions Most asked by Advisors in Private: And What They Mean for 2026

    The 2025 Questions Most asked by Advisors in Private: And What They Mean for 2026
    Dec 17 2025
    Most advisors don’t voice their biggest questions publicly.

    They ask them quietly, in private conversations, late-night reflections, and moments when the industry’s direction feels uncertain.

    In this year-end episode of RIA Confidential, we look back at 2025 and bring those private questions into the open while explaining what they signal about the road ahead. Drawing from every episode released in 2025, including The Shockwave, What Happens After the Leap, and the full Caught in the Shuffle series.

    Throughout the episode, Ray Gettins (Your RIA Mentor) answers the questions advisors have been asking all year, and connects the dots to what they mean for 2026. This episode explores:
    • Why advisor consolidation accelerated, and what it changed beneath the surface
    • The hidden risks of staying inside a broker-dealer too long
    • What actually happens after advisors step into independence
    • Whether annuity and insurance business can truly survive a transition
    • Which legal fears are real, and which are outdated myths
    • How to recognize when your personal tipping point has arrived
    This episode reflects a perspective earned through listening to advisors, to the data, and to the shifts reshaping the profession. If you’ve felt the tension building in 2025 this episode will help you understand why, and how to think differently about what comes next.

    Next Steps:
    🔹 Try the RIA Calculator at RIACalculator.org
    🔹 Follow RIA Confidential on LinkedIn for weekly insights
    🔹 Book a confidential conversation with Ray to explore your options 2026 won’t be the year advisors react.

    2026 will be the year of Advisors taking control of their own narrative.

    Episode Footer - Ready to take control of your future?
    • Run the numbers with the free RIA Calculator at RIACalculator.org
    • Connect with us on LinkedIn at RIA Confidential Podcast
    • Book a confidential call with Ray at RIAMentor.com
    • Visit our website: RIAConfidential.com
    Because you don’t have to be caught in the shuffle. You can write your own story.
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    14 mins
  • The Strategic Shift: How to Thrive in the Post-Broker-Dealer Era

    The Strategic Shift: How to Thrive in the Post-Broker-Dealer Era
    Nov 19 2025
    The Strategic Shift: Thriving in the Post–Broker-Dealer Era

    The wealth management world is facing the biggest transformation in decades — and most advisors feel it long before they talk about it. Mergers. Payout cuts. Compliance bottlenecks. Shrinking product shelves. Rising tech fees.

    These aren’t random frustrations…
    They’re signals.

    In the final episode of our Caught in the Shuffle series, host Jonathan Andrews and Your RIA Mentor, Ray Gettins, break down the truth behind the shift reshaping the industry while revealing why early movers will define the next decade of financial advice.

    You’ll discover:
    • Why payout compression isn’t the real problem (and what is)
    • How micro-shifts inside broker-dealers trigger macro-level advisor consequences
    • The hidden cost of staying put and how it compounds over time
    • The A·B·C Framework (Assess · Break Away · Create) that simplifies the entire independence journey
    • The outdated myth about losing annuity and insurance business when going RIA
    • What thriving truly looks like in the era of independence
    • The RIA Tipping Point and why it’s closer than most advisors realize
    Packed with real advisor stories, strategic insights, and the hard truths most firms won’t tell you, this episode gives you the clarity, confidence, and roadmap to navigate the industry’s biggest realignment.

    Whether you’re already exploring independence or still inside a broker-dealer feeling the pressure rise, this episode will change how you see your future.

    This isn’t the end of an era, it’s the beginning of one.

    And the advisors who move with intention… will lead it!

    Episode Footer - Ready to take control of your future?
    • Run the numbers with the free RIA Calculator at RIACalculator.org
    • Connect with us on LinkedIn at RIA Confidential Podcast
    • Book a confidential call with Ray at RIAMentor.com
    • Visit our website: RIAConfidential.com
    Because you don’t have to be caught in the shuffle. You can write your own story.
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    16 mins
  • RIA Confidential - The Biggest Fear About Going Independent, and Why It’s Flat-Out Wrong

    RIA Confidential - The Biggest Fear About Going Independent, and Why It’s Flat-Out Wrong
    Oct 29 2025
    Busting Advisors' Biggest Fear about Going Independent! the Insurance & Annuity Myth: What Advisors Need to Know About Independence!

    One of the biggest misconceptions keeping advisors from exploring independence is the belief that leaving a broker-dealer means losing access to insurance and annuity solutions. In this eye-opening joint episode of RIA Confidential, host Ray sits down with of Mike and Hunter from DPL Financial Partners to unpack the truth behind that myth: How fee-based insurance platforms are transforming the landscape for independent advisors.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:
    • How independent advisors maintain and even expand access to insurance and annuity solutions
    • The rise of commission-free, client-first protection products
    • How DPL’s model integrates seamlessly into the RIA ecosystem
    • Real-world examples of advisors who made the shift successfully
    Whether you’re considering independence or simply want to future-proof your business model, this conversation cuts through the confusion and delivers practical insight every advisor needs to hear.

    Tune in, take notes, and discover how independence can actually expand your capabilities, not limit them.

    About the Series:
    RIA Confidential — Your Source for the Truth About Going RIA — is produced by BraveHeartsTV in collaboration with United Advisor Group, and Beneficial Business Solutions. Featuring real conversations with advisors, thought leaders, and industry partners helping shape the next era of advisor independence. Disclaimer:

    United Advisor Group ("UAG"), is a federally registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training. UAG, Form ADV Part 2A & CRS can be obtained by visiting: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov and search for our firm name. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed is to be construed as solicitation to buy or sell a security of personalized investment, tax, or legal advice.

    Episode Footer - Ready to take control of your future?
    • Run the numbers with the free RIA Calculator at RIACalculator.org
    • Connect with us on LinkedIn at RIA Confidential Podcast
    • Book a confidential call with Ray at RIAMentor.com
    • Visit our website: RIAConfidential.com
    Because you don’t have to be caught in the shuffle. You can write your own story.
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    18 mins
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