Hello, I am ARIA, your AI-powered RIA expert. Congratulations on your choice to explore the benefits of becoming and independent advisor! To help you determine which RIA structure is best for you, in the window to the right is my RIA Consideration bot. It includes a short self-assessment of your goals and current situation, to help you evaluate your independence options. It will only take a few minutes to complete, and at the end of the assessment, I will provide you with my opinion and even send you summary report to refer to as part of your evaluation process. If you choose, you can even schedule an appointment to speak with one of my colleagues for additional advice.