You never pay | The hiring firm covers our fee | Includes 90-Day Transition Support

Built on Experience.
Driven by Integrity.

Two decades in the industry taught us that advisors deserve an approach built around their needs.

We're not here to make a deal. We're here to find your right match—and stay with you through every step of the journey.

Our Story

After 20+ years watching advisors make career moves based on incomplete information and biased advice, we built Continuum Search Group to change that. We've seen too many talented advisors choose the wrong firm because they were sold on a transition check instead of long-term alignment. Our mission is simple: help advisors make decisions they'll still feel good about 5, 10, and 20 years down the road.

Meet the Team

Decades of experience. Hundreds of transitions. One shared mission: your long-term success.

Rick Kerstiens

Rick Kerstiens, ChFC

Co-Founder

20+ years at the intersection of advisor recruiting, practice growth, and firm strategy. Former VP of Business Development at Kestra Financial, recruiting high-producing advisors across 13 states.

Rick built his career across every angle of the industry—from leading an independent General Agency to executive roles at Fortune 40 financial services firms. This breadth shaped his conviction that advisors deserve a better approach.

What Sets Rick Apart:

  • Platform-agnostic approach rooted in advisor alignment, not firm agendas
  • Systematically scores all 6 Cs before making recommendations
  • Deep relationships across wirehouses, RIAs, regionals, and independent platforms
  • Known for straight talk, clear economics, and calm guidance when stakes are high

Analytics, recruiting, and transition execution specialist. Jack specializes in making the match work—building the infrastructure and processes that turn contracts into successful partnerships.

Hands-on experience at a leading independent broker-dealer across transition planning, economic modeling, onboarding operations, and ACAT strategy. University of Arkansas graduate with degrees in Information Systems and Business Analytics.

What Sets Jack Apart:

  • Makes complex economics simple—advisors understand exactly how scenarios play out financially
  • Builds transition plans that protect client relationships and revenue stability
  • Orchestrates the 180-day support program with precision and operational excellence
  • Leverages data and technology to provide deeper insights

Why We're Different

We're your strategic partner built on independence, transparency, and long-term thinking.

Platform-Agnostic

We represent you, not the firms. No conflicts of interest. No hidden incentives. Just honest guidance across wirehouses, RIAs, regionals, and independent channels.

Framework-Driven

Our 6C Continuum isn't marketing—it's a systematic evaluation ensuring you assess every dimension that will shape your next 20 years, not just the biggest check.

180-Day Support

We stay with you for 6 months post-transition with weekly checkpoints and operational guidance. Your success is our success.

Complete Transparency

You never pay us a dime. Firms compensate us when we find the right match—aligning our incentives completely with yours. No surprises.

Real Experience

Decades of combined experience across every channel—wirehouses, regionals, independent BDs, and RIAs. We've seen what works and what doesn't.

Long-Term Thinking

We measure success by whether you're still happy five years after your transition. Our reputation depends on your long-term success.

Ready to work with a team that puts your long-term success first?

Let's have a confidential conversation about your practice, your goals, and what you really need in your next firm relationship.