Shoemaker Offers Independence with Support

We feature unique options designed specifically to help you build a better business. Shoemaker clearly stands out in several key areas.

 

Independent

  • Benefits: limited/none for you and your employees 
  • Expenses include: rent, franchisee fees, association fees, and compliance supervision fees
  • Payouts up to 90%
  • Personnel hired at own expense 
  • Advisor equity
  • Must create own marketing materials
  • Pay for own contact management system
  • Technology support at own expense
  • Limited recognition
  • No niche marketing available
  • Partner with CPAs & attorneys on your own
  • Independent platform: open architecture, fee based, insurance, or investment specific
  • No succession planning
  • Full spectrum of investment advisory platforms
  • DBA permitted
  • No ongoing training
  • Potentially no local identity 
  • Clearing services
  • Industry designations on your own
  • Limited advanced strategies resources available

 

Independent at Shoemaker

  • Subsidized Benefits: 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, FICA Match, Deferred Compensation, Paid Disability, Group Long Term Care, Errors & Omission
  • Firm provides: office space, franchise fees, association fees, and compliance supervision fees
  • Payouts between 30% and 83%*
  • In-House office support: New Business Dept, Estate Planning Attorney, Marketing Dept, Investment Advisory Dept, Financial Planning Dept and Group Benefits Dept
  • Advisor equity Firm Alignment and Rewards (FAR)
  • Pre-approved marketing campaigns and turnkey materials
  • Client contact management system provided
  • Valuable technology and remote IT support
  • Recognition: sales conventions, leaders conferences
  • Niche marketing materials with the assistance of an in-house marketing team
  • Advisors can refer you to CPA or an attorney if needed
  • Independent platform: open architecture, fee based, insurance, or investment specific
  • Succession planning Transition Incentive Agreement (TIA)
  • Full spectrum of investment advisory platforms
  • DBA permitted
  • Training including advanced programs and practice development/management
  • Local identity: Memphis, Nashville, Pulaski, Savannah, TN; Newburgh, South Bend and Muncie, IN; Charleston, SC
  • Clearing services through Pershing
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain industry-specific designations (i.e., CFP, CLU, ChFC, AIF, LUTCF, RICP, and CPFA)
  • Advanced planning team at Shoemaker Financial with CPAs and attorneys at no cost

*Payouts are dependent upon production.