Decision Frameworks

Last Updated: July 2026

Big career decisions deserve more than opinions.

Whether you're considering launching an RIA, changing custodians, joining an existing firm, buying a practice, or hiring transition support, every option comes with tradeoffs. The goal isn't to tell you what decision to make. The goal is to help you ask better questions before you make it.

The guides in this section are designed to provide practical, structured frameworks based on operational experience—not sales pitches or one-size-fits-all advice.

Available Frameworks

• Should I Change Custodians?
• Should I Start an RIA?
• Should I Join an Existing RIA?
• Should I Buy an Advisor's Practice?
• Should I Sell My Practice?
• Should I Hire Transition Support?
• Should I Use My Custodian's Transition Team?
• Should I Move Now or Wait?
• DIY vs. Done-for-You Transition
• Protocol vs. Non-Protocol Transition
• RIA vs. Broker-Dealer Transition
• Custodian Selection Framework
• Client Retention Planning Framework
• Transition Readiness Checklist

How to Use These Frameworks

Every guide follows the same philosophy:

• Define the decision.
• Identify the operational implications.
• Understand the common risks.
• Evaluate the tradeoffs.
• Prepare for successful execution.

At Continuity, we've learned that good decisions deserve good execution. These frameworks are designed to help advisors make both.