Registered Investment Advisor - RIA

What Does Registered Investment Advisor - RIA Mean?
An advisor, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, who manages the investments of others.

Investopedia explains Registered Investment Advisor - RIA
This registration doesn't mean that the person is recommended by the SEC, it simply means that they are regulated by the SEC.

In general, an RIA with more than $25 million under management must register with the SEC. RIAs managing less than $25 million are registered at the state level.

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