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The 6C Framework: How to Evaluate Broker-Dealers & RIAs

A systematic approach to evaluating your next move

From intangible forces that shape your daily experience to tangible foundations that secure your legacy.

Culture → Community → Compatibility → Capability → Compensation → Capital

From Intangible to Tangible

Why the Order Matters

We start with what actually predicts long-term success: the six dimensions of Culture, Community, Compatibility, Capability, Compensation, and Capital.

We use six dimensions to evaluate every firm:

  • Culture – what it feels like to work there
  • Community – who surrounds and supports you
  • Compatibility – how well systems, processes, and supervision align with your practice
  • Capability – resources that support meaningful growth
  • Compensation – how you're rewarded over time
  • Capital – equity, succession, and long-term strategic options

Culture and Community drive your day-to-day experience. Compatibility and Capability determine how well your practice operates, today and in the future. Compensation and Capital only matter once the foundation is right, because no amount of money fixes a cultural mismatch.

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