• Design your business your way

With Golden State, we help you build your brand and customize your tech stack so you can run your business your way.

• Flexible affiliation options

Fee-only or hybrid? Regardless of how you want to affiliate or run your business, Golden State has a platform that can support your operational needs.

• Multiple custodians

Golden State has custodial relationships with Raymond James, Charles Schwab and LPL*. As an investment advisor representative with Golden State, advisors can choose to custody the assets at any one of them or several of them simultaneously.

• Robust advisor community

Golden State has over 60 advisors in several different states and we continue to expand. Advisors can benefit by networking with like-minded professionals within the Golden State community.

• Dedicated transition support

Golden State has systemized and refined the transition process for financial professionals that are moving from a large firm, such as a wirehouse, or from their own practice. A dedicated team works diligently with you to provide a seamless and successful transition.

• In-house compliance oversight

Golden State provides compliance oversight for broker-dealer advisors as an OSJ and Chief Compliance officer for IARs. The RIA space typically allows for more flexibility on compliance because of our close relationship with our advisors as opposed to large BDs who may manage compliance with one-size-fits all approach. 

• Marketing and branding support

Our CMO has over 20 years of financial services marketing experience and is here to assist with personal brand development, marketing material and consulting. Advisors have access to an online, self-automated system of pre-approved content that can be white-labeled to adhere to your own brand.

• Technology assistance

Golden State believes that technology married with personalized financial advice is the future of our industry. We are focused on delivering high quality tools from both third parties, and internally built proprietary tools. Let us show you how our various tools and integrations can power your business.

• Practice management consulting

Utilize Golden State for consulting and business support. We understand that no two practices are alike and Golden State aims to deliver a level of business consulting tailored to an advisor and their unique practice. Whether you are looking for coaching, M&A opportunities, or a succession plan, we’ve got the resources you need.

• Turnkey asset management program (TAMP)

We pride ourselves on the fact that our TAMP is run through a purpose-built asset management RIA. With optional participation, the program is available to help advisors work more efficiently by outsourcing portfolio management to a team of CFAs and analysts who actively manage the assets so advisors can spend more time prospecting and spending time with clients.

• Insurance Services

This program provides financial advisors with a broad-based client solution platform and an enhanced client experience through integrating an array of insurance strategies into their practice.