Financial Advisors: What to Do After Deciding to Leave Your Broker-Dealer
Feb 25, 2026
Carmine Corino
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...
Connect with Alanah on LinkedIn: / alanahphillips
Learn More About Cornerstone Planning Group: www.cspgllc.com
Connect with Carmine on LinkedIn: / carminecorino
