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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Contact: Elise Hoffer, 513.352.6748, <a href="mailto:Elise.Hoffer@ThompsonHine.com?subject=IM Coffee Chat 3.18.2026">Elise.Hoffer@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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A webinar series presented by Thompson Hine LLP

Join us for an afternoon break to discuss timely issues impacting investment management. This series features practical, focused conversations on key legal and regulatory developments affecting investment advisers and financial services firms, along with strategic considerations to help you navigate what’s ahead.

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Starting your own investment advisory firm requires more than a strong business plan — it demands careful attention to structure, registration, and compliance.

This session provides a practical roadmap for launching an RIA, including how to select the appropriate business structure, determine fee arrangements, and navigate state or federal registration requirements. We’ll walk through completing Form ADV, establishing core compliance policies and procedures, assigning supervisory responsibilities, safeguarding client data, meeting recordkeeping obligations and ensuring advertising compliance.

Moderator: <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/andrew-j-davalla/">Andrew J. Davalla</a>, Partner, Thompson Hine Panelist:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/saher-hamideh/">Saher Hamideh</a>, Counsel, Thompson Hine

IM Coffee Chat - Starting an RIA: A Practical Roadmap

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Tuesday, March 31 | 2:00 p.m. <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5264493/2203CA436322FBC9B0D81D9708AD98F7/6645964">How to Launch a Broker-Dealer: A Founder’s Guide and Readiness Diagnostic</a> Monday, May 18 | 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5264493/2203CA436322FBC9B0D81D9708AD98F7/6645964">ETFs and Exchange-Listed Products: From Crypto to Complex Strategies</a>

Investment Management Coffee Chat Series 2026 – Starting an RIA

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