Frequently Asked Questions

Making the move to a new broker-dealer is one of the most important decisions you can face. We realize that investigation and research become a vital part of the process when deciding whether or not a move is right for you. Below you'll find answers to your most common questions.

• Do my clients belong to me or to the firm? What will happen to my book of business if I decide to leave?
  • The type of affiliation you choose governs the amount of control and ownership you have over your book of business. For the most part, you have the ability to own your book of business outright and can take it with you if you leave or retire.
• What is the ratio of support personnel to advisors?
  • For every 3.5 advisors at Nationwide Planning, there is an expert member from our back-office team to support them. This is the kind of support that can make a real difference. Read more about Advisor Services & Support.
• How will the firm support my transition? What is the typical timeline for transition?
  • At Nationwide Planning Associates, we pride ourselves on our ability to seamlessly transition our new advisors, their staff, and their practice onto our team. Our Transition Department assigns each new advisor a dedicated Transition Specialist that will personally assist with the important details – from quickly and accurately processing account paperwork to helping you and your staff with appropriate technology solutions for your practice. Many advisors are up and running in just a few weeks. Read more about Transition Services.
• How will the firm support my efforts to brand myself and market my practice independently?
  • Nationwide Planning Associates, Inc. is your in-house resource for quality creative services that reflect your standards and connects with your target audience. Our team of creative professionals accommodates the nuanced needs of financial advisors. Whether you need advertising, public relations, seminar planning and preparation, strategy development, or analysis, we ensure that our representatives have access to a number of turnkey marketing tools. Read more about Marketing Solutions.
• How will the firm help me grow my practice?
  • Nationwide Planning Associates will provide you with the business development tools you need to take your business to new heights. Our practice management platform is designed to help advisors build the best practice to realize their personal and professional goals, increase revenues and productivity, reduce costs, and improve the quality of their lives. This is accomplished through our unparalleled marketing support, training and education programs, and professional alliance program, among other services. Read more about Business Development.
• Can I change my affiliation with your firm?
  • Your business is up to you. If you wish to change platforms as your practice evolves, we will be there to assist you. Not only do we provide a seamless transition for our new advisors onto our team, but we also take pride in our ability to implement a smooth transition for any of our current advisors to any of our existing business models. Read more about Affiliation Options.
• What is the history of the firm?
  • Nationwide Planning Associates was founded in 1992 by Michael J. De Pol, a registered representative, but also an aspiring entrepreneur. Over the years he has built out the infrastructure of our firm with the goal to meet the high standards of services he, himself, required as a representative. The desire to create a firm whose central focus remained on its advisors and the financial success of their clients has remained steady throughout.
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• Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
  • Please don't hesitate to Contact Us with any questions you may have.