Don’t Let An OOOF Message Derail Your Plans To Move in 2021

If you are moving your practice in 2021 we’ve got some important news.  

If you are wondering if there is still time to change firms before the end of this year the answer is “yes.”  The timeline for a move is usually 2-3 months, but we have recently helped advisors motivated to move quickly streamline the process and change BDs in a few weeks.  

If you are thinking about a move, 3xEquity can help you secure multiple offers (while remaining 100% anonymous).  Click here to get your offers.

For a move in 2021, one of the last items on your checklist is transferring your licenses to the new firm through FINRA.  This can become a challenging issue at the tail end of the year with holidays and closed offices.  Without proper planning, you could be surprised with your license being in limbo for a week and delayed to 2022.

FINRA will be closed on the following dates:

THANKSGIVING

Wednesday, November 24th (1pm ET early close)

Thursday, November 25th

Friday, November 26th

CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 23rd (1pm ET early close)

Friday, December 24th 

NEW YEAR’S EVE

Friday, December 31st (1pm ET early close)

Based on the above we recommend giving yourself a week buffer and making December 13th your deadline for submitting to FINRA for 2021.

Have other questions about the transitioning process?  Want to secure your own offers and plan a move for 2022.  Let’s connect.

Click here to get started today. 

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It’s one of the most important—and personal—questions a financial advisor can ask. Whether it’s frustrations with admin fees, limited platform flexibility, or just a gut feeling that you’ve outgrown your current firm, the decision to move shouldn’t be rushed. The right time to leave isn’t just about market timing—it’s about life timing.

If you’re weighing your options, we recommend this quick read: The Best Time for a Move—a blog and podcast episode that walks through key signals it may be time to explore a transition.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Going independent offers more control, higher payouts, and brand autonomy—but with added responsibilities. Wirehouses provide built-in infrastructure, brand recognition, and turnkey support—but often come with more restrictions and fees.

The real question is: Which model makes the most sense for your business goals and lifestyle?

To make a confident decision, you need to understand the economics behind both paths. Start by securing transition offers from top firms—independent and wirehouse—so you can compare side-by-side.

Get Your Offers in Hand

Our services are 100% free to financial advisors. We don’t charge you a dime. If you decide to make a move, the new firm pays us a finder’s fee—similar to a recruiter. But unlike recruiters, we’re not tied to any one firm, so we work to find your best fit, not theirs.

Want the full breakdown? Check out our blog post: How We Get Paid

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