Frequently Asked Questions

Ritz Stevens is a network of independent investment advisory firms united by a shared commitment to excellence, fiduciary responsibility, and personalized client service.

Visit our Find an Advisor page to browse our network of qualified advisors and find one whose expertise aligns with your financial goals.

Yes. All advisors in the Ritz Stevens network are held to a fiduciary standard, meaning they are legally obligated to act in your best interest at all times.

Visit our Join Us page to learn more about becoming part of the Ritz Stevens advisor network and what we can offer your practice.

Yes. Our Insights page is home to a growing library of blog articles, white papers, and investment philosophy pieces covering markets, practice management, and the mechanics of a well-built succession plan.

Succession planning is the process of transitioning a financial advisory practice from a retiring advisor to a successor, so clients keep receiving consistent, fiduciary-level care. Visit our Succession Planning page to learn how the process works.

We match retiring advisors with vetted successor advisors from within our network, helping structure a transition that protects your clients, your legacy, and the value you’ve built. Visit our Succession Planning page to get started.

Successor advisors are matched with retiring advisors based on shared values, service philosophy, and client fit. Visit our Join Us page to learn how to become part of our matching process.

Selling your RIA usually means a clean transfer of ownership to a new buyer, while merging your RIA combines your practice with another firm’s, often letting you retain some ongoing role or equity. Ritz Stevens focuses on structures closer to a merger: you keep income and, if you want it, a hands-on role, rather than handing over the keys in a single transaction.

Most state-registered RIAs, including firms registered in Texas, are expected to maintain a written business continuity and succession plan as part of their compliance program. Beyond the regulatory requirement, a real practice continuity plan protects your clients and your firm’s value if something unexpected happens, and it’s a foundation for any future sale, merger, or acquisition.

Most owners start by asking their custodian, compliance consultant, or an M&A-focused network like Ritz Stevens, rather than posting the practice publicly. We keep a roster of vetted successor advisors looking to acquire, so instead of running your own search, we match you directly with a buyer who fits your values, client base, and timeline.

Yes. Coaching advisors on how to use AI in their practice is part of what we do — from marketing and meeting prep to research and back-office efficiency. We help you adopt the right tools responsibly, so you gain the speed without putting client trust or compliance at risk. Learn more on our membership page.