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What is an “RIA”?


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The term “RIA” is an abbreviation for “registered investment advisor” or “registered investment adviser”. “RIA” is not a professional designation. Most securities regulators prohibit the use of the term “RIA” by an investment advisor firm when advertising or communicating with prospective or existing investment advisory clients due to concerns the term may appear to be a professional designation and is therefore misleading.

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