Guides & Playbooks

The long reads you come back to

Evergreen how-tos for owners and advisors — worked through once, kept open on the second monitor forever.

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The Host Agency's Guide to Advisor Onboarding

From signed agreement to first booking: the access, decisions, and site setup that get a new advisor producing in week one — and the waiting that usually prevents it.

Updated August 2026 · 8 min read

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Setting Supplier Rates and Splits: A Field Guide for New Agency Owners

Commission rates, agency cuts, and advisor splits, explained for owners setting them the first time — with the trade-offs the headline numbers hide.

Updated August 2026 · 7 min read

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Choosing a Host Agency: What Independent Advisors Should Actually Ask

The questions to ask a prospective host — about pay, support, technology, and exit — before signing for the headline split.

Updated August 2026 · 8 min read

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