Each year, more and more investment professionals choose independence. They make this decision because independence allows financial advisors to operate the type of business they prefer, and offer the products they believe in which leads to a better quality of life than any other career path in the securities industry.

Choosing independence is a choice to "Bid Up Your Value," as it gives you a great opportunity to build equity in your career by empowering you to be a business owner rather than an employee, enabling you to make your own business decisions.

Benefits of Independence:

Build equity/value in your own practice:

• Your clients are your clients, not the firms.
• You own your own book. This is a marketable asset that can be sold at any time or can provide an annuity type income upon your retirement. Mutual Securities will help match you with potential buyers and help determine a fair value price for your business.
• You are free to take your clients with you if you move without resistance from the firm.
  

 Become a business owner, choose your own model:

• Freedom and flexibility to choose numerous products for your clients without the concern of selling only proprietary products (MSI has no proprietary products.) Your focus can be placed solely on which products are in the best interests of your clients, thus enhancing overall client service and satisfaction.
• Build an office with multiple investment professional supervised by you (series 24 required) and receive a commission override for a portion of their business.
• Decide whether to focus on fee- or commission-based services.
• Enjoy the freedom to build the business your way.

Boost your income:

• Payouts of 95% possible on commission based business and 100% on fees charged through your own RIA. Our average payout is 90%, with well below industry average ticket charges.
• All business related expenses can be written off on your taxes.
• Gain the flexibility to pursue only those opportunities you deem most promising.
• Retain complete control of your own expenses and those of your business
• Enhance your quality of life
• Because you own your own business, you can find the perfect balance between your professional and personal responsibilities.