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Ep 388: Transitioning To Independent RIA With Only $7M Of AUM To Turbocharge Growth With Website Local SEO with Freeman Linde
Ep 388: Transitioning To Independent RIA With Only $7M Of AUM To Turbocharge Growth With Website Local SEO with Freeman Linde
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89 minutes
Released:
Jun 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Freeman Linde is the cofounder of La Crosse Financial Planning, an RIA based out of Wisconsin that oversees nearly $50 million in assets under management for 73 clients. Despite industry norms suggesting the need for tens of millions in assets to go independent, Freeman launched his own RIA with just $7M in AUM, shared with a business partner. Leveraging the freedom to create an SEO-optimized website tailored to their local community, they rapidly expanded the firm to $40M in less than four years. Listen in as Freeman shares his strategic decision to operate as an independent RIA, utilizing a custom spreadsheet to analyze and favor the financial benefits over traditional broker-dealer models, including flat-cost expense management and the ability to offer lower client costs while raising AUM fees. He also discusses how adopting a focused local SEO strategy and creating distinct websites for niche markets accelerated his firm's growth, as well as his effective client-conversion approach. You'll hear how expanding his service offerings has solidified client loyalty and supported a sustainable business model that prioritizes recurring revenue over constant new client acquisition, inspiring newer advisors to start in fee-only environments. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/388
Released:
Jun 4, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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