Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Contact: Elise Hoffer, 513.352.6748, Elise.Hoffer@ThompsonHine.com
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.
Starting an RIA: A Practical Roadmap
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: Andrew J. Davalla, Partner, Thompson Hine
Panelist: Saher Hamideh, Counsel, Thompson Hine