Financial Advisors: What to Do After Deciding to Leave Your Broker-Dealer

If you’ve already decided to leave your broker-dealer, the next steps matter more than you think. In this live discussion, Carmine Corino is joined by Alanah Phillips, MBA — recruiter, speaker, founder of Advisor Launch Lab, and author of Break Up With Your Broker-Dealer — to walk through what advisors should focus on after committing to independence. This isn’t a “should you leave?” conversation. It’s about execution, alignment, and avoiding the common pitfalls advisors encounter once the decision has been made.

In this discussion, we cover:

• The questions you should be asking a potential partner firm before you commit

• The parts of the transition process advisors tend to underestimate

• A realistic look at the first 30–60 days after deciding to move

• The avoidable mistakes that create unnecessary friction

• How to prepare and practice your client communication before making calls

• How to communicate your move clearly and confidently to clients

If you’re planning independence in 2026, this conversation will help you pressure-test your approach and move forward strategically.

Resources from Alanah Phillips:

• "Doodle" resource slides on the Advisor Risk Tolerance Spectrum that Alanah talked through during the conversation: https://bit.ly/4sbPB4I

• What is the Advisor Risk Tolerance Spectrum (ART)?:    • What Is the Advisor Risk Tolerance Spectru...  

• Industry Landscape Video:    • The Financial Services Landscape Explained...  

• Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNHDKXNM

• ‪@StartWithCatalyst‬: https://startwithcatalyst.com/

• Connect with Alanah on LinkedIn:   / alanahphillips  

Learn More About Cornerstone Planning Group: www.cspgllc.com

Connect with Carmine on LinkedIn:   / carminecorino