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Our Methodology

The 6C Framework

A systematic approach to evaluating broker-dealers and RIAs — from the intangible forces that shape your daily experience to the tangible foundations that secure your legacy.

Culture Community
Compatibility Capability
Compensation Capital

From Intangible → Tangible

41% of independent advisors may not stay within 2 years J.D. Power, 2024
52% have worked at 3 or more firms J.D. Power, 2024
35K+ advisors changed firms in 2024 ISS Market Intelligence

Why the Order Matters

Most advisors evaluate platform moves on two things: payout and technology. Those matter — but advisors who moved on those two dimensions alone often discover they traded one set of problems for another.

Culture & Community Drive your day-to-day experience
Compatibility & Capability Determine how well your practice operates
Compensation & Capital Only matter once the foundation is right

No amount of money fixes a cultural mismatch.

Free Resource

The 6C Alignment Guide

A working document built from thousands of advisor conversations across every channel. It covers what each dimension actually means in practice, the questions you should be asking, and the mistakes advisors make most often when evaluating a move.

  • Deep analysis of all six dimensions with real-world signals
  • Self-assessment questions for each dimension
  • Four common mistakes advisors make — and the better path
  • Industry data from J.D. Power, Cerulli, and McKinsey
Download the Guide (PDF)

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