Mar 13 2025 20 mins
You studied for months to take the Series 7.
You anxiously sat through the multi-hour test. Perhaps with your livelihood on the line.
You finished the test and nervously awaited the result.
You passed!
Years, if not decades have now since past.
You’re considering transitioning your practice to the RIA model, but don’t want to “lose” the 7 you worked so hard for all those years ago.
But do you have to?
In this episode of the Transition To RIA question & answer series I explain if you must drop your 7 to go RIA.
Come take a listen!
P.S. Prefer video? You can find this entire series in video format on Youtube. Search for the TRANSITION TO RIA channel.
Show notes: https://TransitionToRIA.com/do-i-have-to-drop-my-series-7-if-i-go-ria/
About Host: Brad Wales is the founder of Transition To RIA, where he helps financial advisors understand everything there is to know about WHY and HOW to transition their practice to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) model. Brad has 20+ years of industry experience, including direct RIA related roles in Compliance, Finance and Business Development. He has an MBA and has held the 4, 7, 24, 63 & 65 licenses. The Transition To RIA website (TransitionToRIA.com) has a large catalog of free videos, articles, whitepapers, as well as other resources to help advisors understand the RIA model and how it would apply to their unique circumstances.