Your True Net Payout as an Independent Advisor

If you’re expecting 90%… you’re probably going to be disappointed. In this video, I break down what independent advisors actually take home after factoring in real-world expenses and why most advisors ultimately land between 60% and 70% of trailing 12-month revenue, not the headline payout they’re sold upfront. In this video: • The real payout range at independent broker-dealers • Fixed costs you must account for • Administrative and platform fees on fee-based business • Ticket charges and trading costs • Why local expenses (office, staff, benefits) matter most • How to properly evaluate a pro forma or profitability analysis Most importantly, I explain why focusing only on payout is the wrong starting point and what you should prioritize instead when evaluating independence. I’ve helped nearly 1,000 advisors objectively evaluate broker-dealers and RIAs, and avoid costly mistakes during transitions. If you’re thinking about breaking away, merging, or simply want to understand your real economics, this video will save you time and money. If you're a high-performing financial advisor or team that could use the non-bias help of one of the industry's most experienced transition consultants, please reach out to me. My services cost you nothing. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Don't forget to LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE ✅ ---- ► Useful? Subscribe:    / @coreywalen   Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/278Ipmw... ---- Contact & connect with me: Text: (908) 902 4903 Meet: https://calendly.com/coreywalen LinkedIn:   / coreywalen   Website: https://www.coreywalen.com Corey Walen, Managing Partner Bridgemark Strategies