Benefits of being an RIA 

1. Credibility bestowed by SEBI for ‘client side / buy side’ advisory 
2. Regulator’s pronouncement of Fiduciary status 
3. License to practice and provide superior ‘investment advisory services’ for fees, resulting in better income earning opportunities   
4. Opportunity to deliver higher value add service, providing more growth opportunities for future 
5. Scope to deliver client centric, multi product advice across asset classes and enjoy better business prospects
6. Opportunity to be a Guide / Mentor / Friend to clients, creating long term sticky clientele
7. A practice / business for the future which will not be under threat even at highest levels of automation
8. Enjoy better societal status as a licensed service provider and more trust with investors