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RIA Independence & Practice Migration Support

Secure Your Practice Migration. Navigating The Broker Protocol & Beyond. 

RIA Independence & Practice Migration Support

RIA Independence & Practice Migration Support

Secure Your Practice Migration. Navigating The Broker Protocol & Beyond. 

Secure Your Practice Migration. Navigating The Broker Protocol & Beyond. 

Secure Your Practice Migration. Navigating The Broker Protocol & Beyond. 

Blueprint For Independence

Strategic Practice Migration

We provide the defensive roadmap for breakaway advisors moving from wirehouses or broker-dealers to independent ownership. Our process insulates your AUM and protects your reputation during the move.

  • Broker Protocol Navigation: Defensible strategies for protocol and non-protocol transitions.
  • Risk Mitigation: Anticipating regulatory friction, contractual exposure, and non-compete threats.
  • Asset Continuity: Precise planning to protect client relationships and enterprise value.

Searching for a new firm placement?

Searching for a new firm placement?

If you are looking for a strategic move to a better platform or an emergency landing, visit our Advisor Transition & Recruiting page.


Searching for a new firm placement?

Searching for a new firm placement?

If you are looking for a strategic move to a better platform or an emergency landing, visit our Advisor Transition & Recruiting page.



Turnkey RIA Launch & Infrastructure

Turnkey RIA Launch & Infrastructure

Turnkey RIA Launch & Infrastructure

Turnkey RIA Launch & Infrastructure

AdvisorLaw offers tailored ongoing regulatory compliance solutions for both SEC and state-registered RIAs. Our seasoned team of attorneys and specialists navigates the complex regulatory landscape for you, providing proactive strategies to minimize business risk and maintain optimal compliance.

Whether you need fundamental support or extensive compliance management, we tailor our services to your firm's unique demands. Enhance your operations with AdvisorLaw's Nexus Enterprise Platform, which centralizes crucial compliance tasks into one streamlined system. Nexus automates workflows and furnishes vital insights, enabling RIAs to concentrate on delivering top-tier client service while adhering to regulatory standards.

RIA Independence requires more than a registration filing—it requires a business foundation. We manage the operational complexity so you can focus on growth.

RIA Independence requires more than a registration filing—it requires a business foundation. We manage the operational complexity so you can focus on growth.

RIA Infrastructure

From your Form ADV, to your written succession plan, we build the foundation.

Practice Valuation

We help you clean your CRD record by removing defamatory U5 language or meritless disclosures so that your new venture hits its peak practice valuation.

Revenue Math

We provide analysis of RIA tax implications and the revenue math of moving from a payout grid to a 100% independent model.

AdvisorLaw offers tailored, flat-rate, ongoing regulatory compliance solutions for both SEC and state-registered RIAs. Our seasoned team of attorneys and specialists navigates the complex regulatory landscape for you, providing proactive strategies to minimize business risk and maintain optimal compliance.

Enhance your operations with AdvisorLaw's Nexus enterprise platform, which centralizes crucial compliance tasks into one streamlined system. Nexus automates workflows and furnishes vital insights, enabling RIAs to concentrate on delivering top-tier client service while adhering to regulatory standards.

Financial & Transactional Oversight

Financial & Transactional Oversight

Moving your practice often means resolving financial ties with your old firm. We act as your strategic liaison to manage promissory notes, debt obligations, and capital sourcing so your new practice starts on solid ground.

Our team provides the advocacy needed to clear financial hurdles and evaluate M&A opportunities, ensuring your transition is a clean break rather than a lingering liability.

Engage Our Experts

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Note Negotiation: Strategic support for resolving promissory note obligations and debt arbitrations.

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Practice M&A: Support for the due diligence and drafting needed to buy a book or a retiring advisor’s practice.

03

Capital Sourcing: Access to specialized lending for note payoffs and new entity funding.

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Note Negotiation: Strategic support for resolving promissory note obligations and debt arbitrations.

02

Practice M&A: Support for the due diligence and drafting needed to buy a book or a retiring advisor’s practice.

03

Capital Sourcing: Access to specialized lending for note payoffs and new entity funding.

AdvisorLaw offers tailored ongoing regulatory compliance solutions for both SEC and state-registered RIAs. Our seasoned team of attorneys and specialists navigates the complex regulatory landscape for you, providing proactive strategies to minimize business risk and maintain optimal compliance.

Whether you need fundamental support or extensive compliance management, we tailor our services to your firm's unique demands. Enhance your operations with AdvisorLaw's Nexus Enterprise Platform, which centralizes crucial compliance tasks into one streamlined system. Nexus automates workflows and furnishes vital insights, enabling RIAs to concentrate on delivering top-tier client service while adhering to regulatory standards.

AdvisorLaw offers tailored, flat-rate, ongoing regulatory compliance solutions for both SEC and state-registered RIAs. Our seasoned team of attorneys and specialists navigates the complex regulatory landscape for you, providing proactive strategies to minimize business risk and maintain optimal compliance.

Enhance your operations with AdvisorLaw's Nexus enterprise platform, which centralizes crucial compliance tasks into one streamlined system. Nexus automates workflows and furnishes vital insights, enabling RIAs to concentrate on delivering top-tier client service while adhering to regulatory standards.

Meet Your Experts



Michelle Atlas-Quinn, J.D. Headshot

Michelle Atlas-Quinn, J.D.

Vice President of RIA Operations

Josh Barber Headshot

Josh Barber

CIO & Co-Founder

Noah Baum Headshot

Noah Baum

Executive Assistant

Erika Binnix, J.D. Headshot

Erika Binnix, J.D.

Specialist Senior Associate

Cody Branson Headshot

Cody Branson

Compliance Analyst

Christina Duncan Headshot

Christina Duncan

Senior Compliance Analyst

Lindsay Fields Headshot

Lindsay Fields

Compliance Analyst

Samantha Fow, J.D. Headshot

Samantha Fow, J.D.

Associate Attorney

Wren Green Headshot

Wren Green

Compliance Analyst
Manager

Shannon Hemphill Headshot

Shannon Hemphill

Compliance Analyst

Joel Hergenreter Headshot

Joel Hergenreter

Senior Compliance Analyst

Jake Jacobsen, J.D. Headshot

Jake Jacobsen, J.D.

​Senior Associate

Samira Kadam Headshot

Samira Kadam

Compliance Analyst

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Joseph Keep

Compliance Analyst

Experienced attorney in personal injury, business law, and estate planning at AdvisorLaw LLC, providing expert legal advice and client-focused solutions.

Jason Kirkland

Executive Director

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Taylor Lowery

Compliance Analyst

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Amy Luna

Account Development
Representative

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Samuel Lyman

Compliance Analyst

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Liz Manteau

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Christopher Marks

Senior Compliance Analyst

Experienced attorney at AdvisorLaw LLC providing legal consultation and personalized legal services in Orlando, Florida.

Janet Messer

Senior Compliance Analyst
& Senior Nexus Specialist

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Tim Monaco

Compliance Analyst

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Kelly Myers

Compliance Analyst

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Jamie Nicolas

Compliance Coordinator

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Ainsley Norman

Nexus Specialist

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John Perry

Compliance Analyst

Experienced attorney with expertise in estate planning, estate administration, and elder law providing personalized legal solutions for clients.

Courtney Raymond

Director of Strategic Development

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Dave Reichert

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Jen Schuette

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Ruth Thortvedt

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Matt Tuerk, J.D.

Contract & Client Services
Specialist Associate

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Molly Wheeler

Compliance Analyst

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Petra Zunt

Compliance Consultant

Meet Your Experts

Meet Your Experts



Professional woman in a navy blazer smiling confidently, representing legal expertise at AdvisorLaw.

Michelle Atlas-
Quinn, J.D.

Michelle Atlas-Quinn, J.D.

Vice President of RIA Operations

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Josh Barber

CIO & Co-Founder

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Noah Baum

Executive Assistant

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Erika Binnix, J.D.

Senior Associate

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Cody Branson

Compliance Analyst

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Christina Duncan

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Lindsay Fields

Compliance Analyst

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Samantha Fow, J.D.

Associate Attorney

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Wren Green

Compliance Analyst Manager

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Shannon Hemphill

Compliance Analyst

Experienced lawyer in a gray suit and white shirt, professional legal expert specializing in business law and legal counsel services.

Joel Hergenreter

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Jake Jacobsen, J.D.

​Senior Associate

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Samira Kadam

Compliance Analyst

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Joseph Keep

Compliance Analyst

Experienced attorney in personal injury, business law, and estate planning at AdvisorLaw LLC, providing expert legal advice and client-focused solutions.

Jason Kirkland

Executive Director

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Taylor Lowery

Compliance Analyst

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Amy Luna

Account
Development
Representative

A professional lawyer in a dark suit posing confidently, representing legal expertise and trustworthiness for advisory and legal services.

Samuel Lyman

Compliance Analyst

Elizabeth Manteau

Liz Manteau

Senior Compliance Analyst

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Christopher Marks

Senior Compliance Analyst

Experienced attorney at AdvisorLaw LLC providing legal consultation and personalized legal services in Orlando, Florida.

Janet Messer

Senior Compliance Analyst & Senior Nexus Specialist

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Tim Monaco

Compliance Analyst

Image

Kelly Myers

Compliance Analyst

Image

Jamie Nicolas

Compliance Coordinator

Image

Ainsley Norman

Nexus Specialist

Image

John Perry

Compliance Analyst

Experienced attorney with expertise in estate planning, estate administration, and elder law providing personalized legal solutions for clients.

Courtney Raymond

Director of Strategic Development

Image

Dave Reichert

Senior Compliance Analyst

Image

Jen Schuette

Senior Compliance Analyst

Image

Ruth Thortvedt

Senior Compliance Analyst

Professional business lawyer in a navy suit, digital marketing and legal consulting services, expert legal advice for businesses, effective legal strategy, corporate law solutions.

Matt Tuerk, J.D.

Contract & Client Services Specialist Associate

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Molly Wheeler

Compliance Analyst

Professional woman in business attire smiling against dark background, representing legal advisory services from AdvisorLaw.

Petra Zunt

Compliance Consultant


Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What client information
can I legally take?

We guide you through the "5 pieces of data" rule to maintain compliance.

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What client information
can I legally take?

We guide you through the
"5 pieces of data" rule to maintain compliance.

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What client information
can I legally take?

We guide you through the
"5 pieces of data" rule to ensure compliance.

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What client information
can I legally take?

We guide you through the
"5 pieces of data" rule to ensure compliance.

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How do I resign from a non-protocol firm?

We build a "black box" strategy to help you defend against immediate TRO (temporary restraining order) filings.

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How do I resign from a non-protocol firm?

We build a "black box" strategy to help you defend against immediate TRO (temporary restraining order) filings.

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How do I resign from a non-protocol firm?

We build a "black box" strategy to help you defend against immediate TRO (temporary restraining order) filings.

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Will my firm sue me for soliciting clients?

We review your employment agreement to find the best path for client outreach.

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Expert legal advice from AdvisorLaw LLC, specializing in business law, estate planning, and corporate legal services for clients seeking reliable legal support.

What Our
Clients Say

What Our
Clients Say

What Our
Clients Say


"Best Decision Ever! My choice to hire AdvisorLaw was, without a doubt, the best career choice that I have ever made. The team is stacked with powerful, relentless, intelligent, and compassionate professionals. Thank you, AdvisorLaw, for giving my career the turbocharge that I never knew it could get!!"

- Bruce Kriens⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"AdvisorLaw has been diligent in helping us through our compliance. They have a good process and they follow up regularly. Our entire team is very much in tune with the compliance requirements. I recommend them highly to fellow RIAs."

- Raj Rajendran ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Have worked in detail with the team of Erika and Wren to create and file ADVs. Doc Kennedy has supported along the way on legal issues. Great firm to work with, would highly recommend them for any advisor drafting documents or needing ongoing compliance support."

- Shane Farina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Michelle Atlas-Quinn at Advisor Law is an extremely talented Attorney. I consider her my "Corporate Guardian Angel"

- Brad Tiche⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Advisor Law knew exactly what needed to be done...I've recommended the firm to several former colleagues... and wd do so again...many thanks to you all."

- John Brewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Advisor Law has been a great resource and advocate for me as a professional. Through countless conversations and a successful engagement, they have acted as true professionals delivering perfect results along the way. Thank you!"

- Travis Jeffrey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Very professional. Everyone called when they said they would call. There was plently of follow up and follow through. Effective communication made this very easy for me! Thank you!"

- Lisa Murray⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"The team at Advisor Law is great!"

- Kevin Pentz⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



    Expert legal advice from AdvisorLaw LLC, specializing in business law, estate planning, and corporate legal services for clients seeking reliable legal support.

    What Our Clients Say

    What Our
    Clients Say

    What Our
    Clients Say


    "Best Decision Ever! My choice to hire AdvisorLaw was, without a doubt, the best career choice that I have ever made. The team is stacked with powerful, relentless, intelligent, and compassionate professionals. Thank you, AdvisorLaw, for giving my career the turbocharge that I never knew it could get!!"

    - Bruce Kriens⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "AdvisorLaw has been diligent in helping us through our compliance. They have a good process and they follow up regularly. Our entire team is very much in tune with the compliance requirements. I recommend them highly to fellow RIAs."

    - Raj Rajendran ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Have worked in detail with the team of Erika and Wren to create and file ADVs. Doc Kennedy has supported along the way on legal issues. Great firm to work with, would highly recommend them for any advisor drafting documents or needing ongoing compliance support."

    - Shane Farina ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Michelle Atlas-Quinn at Advisor Law is an extremely talented Attorney. I consider her my "Corporate Guardian Angel"

    - Brad Tiche⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Advisor Law knew exactly what needed to be done...I've recommended the firm to several former colleagues... and wd do so again...many thanks to you all."

    - John Brewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Advisor Law has been a great resource and advocate for me as a professional. Through countless conversations and a successful engagement, they have acted as true professionals delivering perfect results along the way. Thank you!"

    - Travis Jeffrey⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "Very professional. Everyone called when they said they would call. There was plently of follow up and follow through. Effective communication made this very easy for me! Thank you!"

    - Lisa Murray⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    "The team at Advisor Law is great!"

    - Kevin Pentz⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


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