The Hybrid RIA Leader: Perfecting What We Started

32 4 43 04 A Word from the Chairman and Co-Founder 08 A Hybrid Advisor Has the Best of Both Worlds 14 A 360 Approach to Wealth Management 20 No Matter How You Hybrid 30 Taking Service and Support to a New Level 36 Join Triad Freedom, Flexibility and Financial Success We understand the desire for independence and the freedom to make your own decisions for your own clients. That is why hundreds of independent financial advisors across the country have made Triad Advisors their broker/dealer partner. Our nourishing, personalized culture of service naturally attracts a diverse mix of successful advisors and is a primary reason why Triad has been consistently ranked, over the years, as one of the leading broker/dealers in the industry as measured by growth in revenue, assets and production per advisor. With an extensive menu of products, technology systems and total wealth management solutions, we deliver the resources to help serve your clients and grow your business more efficiently and effectively. WHO WE ARE

4 WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE 5 A Word from the Chairman and Co-Founder Mark C. Mettelman Chairman and Co-Founder We provide the most flexible commission- and fee-based environment in the industry, with unmatched products, services and support. Selecting a broker/dealer relationship is one of the biggest business decisions you will make. There s a lot on the line. We understand, and we ll do everything we can to help you with your choice. As you learn more about Triad Advisors, you will soon see that our sole focus is serving the needs of successful, independent financial advisors. We pioneered the Hybrid RIA model and are proud that we ve been recognized, five years running, as the #1 B/D for this type of practice.* As a boutique firm, we provide the most flexible commission- and fee-based environment in the industry, with unmatched products, services and support. A few things I think are noteworthy: We offer a comprehensive menu of non-proprietary wealth and trust solutions for fee, commission and Hybrid advisors. Our advisors enjoy direct access to our senior management and home office staff. We still believe in the value of personal service and the human element in helping our advisors manage and grow their business. Financial strength and stability we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, a public company founded in 1876, and one of the oldest members of the NYSE. Ladenburg s chairman and largest shareholder, Dr. Phillip Frost, is one of the wealthiest and most successful businessmen in the United States. Although Triad operates autonomously from Ladenburg, our advisors benefit from their syndicate desk, investment banking, IPOs, research and asset management capabilities. We have happy advisors. Our retention rate is one of the highest in the industry. Triad Advisors truly is different from other broker/dealers. Here you ll learn the basics of what we do and how we operate. Please contact us so we can take the next steps together. Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you. Mark C. Mettelman Chairman and Co-Founder View a few of our success stories at bit.ly/why-triad * Investment Advisor Magazine

6 WHO WE ARE WHO WE ARE 7 Ladenburg Thalmann. A Dynamic Partner. Clearing and Custody through National Financial Services, LLC Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (NYSE MKT: LTS) is one of the oldest and most influential financial services firms in the country. It was founded in 1876 and became a member of the New York Stock Exchange in 1879. As one of the few firms to prosper during the Great Depression, Ladenburg Thalmann played an important role in financing the growth of American industry through the early 20th century. Our strong traditions and our vision for the future give emphasis to our commitment to achieving outstanding results for our clients. Since our inception in 1998, our advisors have enjoyed access to the services offered by National Financial Services, LLC (NFS), a Fidelity Investments company. Through NFS, advisors can leverage the strength of products, resources, services and technology offered by Fidelity, one of the world s largest and most respected financial services firms, with over $4.9 trillion in total client assets.* Fidelity, through an A-rated insurance carrier, provides net asset insurance on brokerage accounts carried through NFS. Today, Triad is one of the top broker/dealers at NFS. Through National Financial Services, our advisors have access to: Today, Ladenburg Thalmann is a full-service financial company committed to meeting the diverse and changing needs of its clients by providing a full array of innovative, customized financial solutions. Ladenburg Thalmann has built a strong reputation for partnering with dynamic companies and helping them achieve growth with purposeful investment strategies and thoughtful guidance. Dr. Phillip Frost Chairman Clearing Services Marketing & Practice Management Programs Research As a part of Ladenburg Thalmann, we are able to provide access to a singular blend of retail and institutional products and services including: Capital Markets Expertise Brokerage Technology Advisory Services Asset Management and Equity Research Investment Banking Institutional Sales and Trading Syndicate and IPOs Fixed-Income Desk * As of September 30, 2014

8 9 A Hybrid Advisor Has the Best of Both Worlds A Hybrid advisor is registered with both a broker/dealer and an RIA. Dual registration allows independent financial professionals to provide commissionable products through a broker/dealer and fee-based advice under the RIA. Advisors may choose to leverage a corporate RIA or establish an independent RIA firm that they own and operate for all their fee-based business. HYBRID RIA MODEL Why is the Hybrid model important? Clients, particularly high-networth clients, are becoming more sophisticated and their needs are becoming increasingly complex. A Hybrid advisor is better suited to offer a broad range of advice or commission strategies and solutions. A Hybrid advisor can provide sound guidance on all aspects of a client s financial position, including wealth management and intergenerational transfer.

10 HYBRID RIA MODEL HYBRID RIA MODEL 11 There s the Hybrid Model Expert. Then There s Everyone Else. The Hybrid Advice Model: We Perfected It. Hundreds of successful advisors across the country have already joined Triad Advisors to experience a comprehensive menu of products, technology systems and wealth management solutions. Our goals are simple: meet the needs of successful, independent financial advisors; build long-term relationships based on mutual trust, unparalleled service and true business flexibility; and provide the products, insight, support and culture needed to flourish. The investment advisor industry is undergoing a dramatic shift. Clients want more than advice. They re looking for comprehensive wealth management. We anticipated the need to support Hybrid advisors when we opened our doors in 1998. Our advisors are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of clients with customized, innovative wealth management solutions. We ve created the processes, products and teams to support the Hybrid model. Unlike many other broker/dealers, Triad Advisors focuses on the Hybrid RIA. Some Hybrid advisors choose to leverage the benefits of a corporate RIA. Many, however, prefer to operate and have equity in their own RIA, and we built a support structure to meet that desire. More than 80% of our advisors the highest percentage in the industry manage fee-based assets through a separate RIA. The Triad Hybrid model offers advisors the best of both worlds: REGISTERED AS BOTH AN RIA AND A BROKER/DEALER REPRESENTATIVE This dual registration allows advisors to operate both a fee- and a commission-based practice. RIA Hybrid RIA Broker/ Dealer Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a broker/dealer, SEC Registered Investment Advisor and Insurance Agency. Triad was founded in 1998 by three principals with more than 90 years of combined experience in the securities industry. Fees An open architecture RIA platform for asset management and financial planning. Advisors can work under one of our two corporate RIAs or manage their own RIA. Commissions A comprehensive broker/dealer platform for commission-based securities, insurance and alternative investment business. More than 80% of our advisors are Hybrid RIAs. Triad is a leader in the fee-based business with close to 50% of gross revenues derived from it. Hybrid firms tend to attract more affluent clients, possess higher client retention rates, and generate more revenue than fee-only advisors.

12 HYBRID RIA MODEL HYBRID RIA MODEL 13 The Triad Advisors Difference. Platform Flexibility We allow partnerships with multiple RIA custodians, including NFS, Fidelity, Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Access We give advisors direct access to senior management across all departments. RIA Expertise We are the Hybrid RIA model pioneer and category leader, with the highest concentration of Hybrid advisors in the industry. The Hybrid model approach allows our advisors to deliver a broader range of solutions, helps strengthen client relationships, builds scale, drives revenue and increases the value of the business. Triad Advisors provides advisors with the following benefits: Most broker/dealers offer a highly limited choice of custodians. Other broker/dealers have layered service models that feature junior-level support and lengthy processing times. Most broker/dealers require their advisors to use the corporate RIA structure and don t offer any choice of clearing firms. Financial Stability Alternative Investments Investment Banking & Capital Markets We have a successful, long-term track record of growth in revenue and profitability. Triad operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann, an investment bank founded in 1876. We offer access to a broad range of unique alternative investments to meet the needs of high-net-worth clients, who demand innovative, non-correlated solutions. We provide access to syndicate, investment banking, M&A services, asset management and institutional research. This varies among firms. Many Hybrid broker/dealers are small with little depth of Most broker/dealers offer limited alternative investment choices. Few broker/dealers can provide access to investment banking or capital markets. capital and provide few services. Transition Services Technology RIA Compliance Consulting We create customized business transition plans supported by an experienced implementation team uniquely positioned to provide counsel and support for both fee and commission transition. With Triad, advisors have access to innovative technology solutions for trading, portfolio management, reporting and CRM. We offer in-house RIA compliance, regulatory consulting and E&O insurance for RIAs. Many broker/dealers are ill-equipped to handle the transition of an advisor s dually registered practice. Other broker/dealers have limited technology options that offer little flexibility or customization. Most broker/dealers, if they allow the use of an independent RIA at all, require the use of outside compliance consulting and separate E&O insurance at the advisor s own expense.

14 15 15 A 360 Approach to Wealth Management As an independent broker/dealer, our objective is to provide advisors with access to a broad offering of non-proprietary products and financial solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of clients. We are committed to providing advisors with best-in-class investment solutions, and our comprehensive menu of available products and services is extensive, completely unbiased and changes as the industry evolves. Trust & Estate Planning Banking Services Capital Markets Expertise Insurance Solutions Investment Management WEALTH MANAGEMENT

16 WEALTH MANAGEMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT 17 Comprehensive Trust and Estate Planning Solutions Access to Institutional Products Without Wall Street Bias Today s clients are looking for a financial advisor who can not only help them plan and grow their wealth, but also deliver trust and estate planning solutions. As part of our business model to provide advisors with the best possible resources to serve the affluent market, we have partnered with our sister company, Premier Trust of Nevada. Through our parent company, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc., Triad offers traditional Wall Street products and services to independent advisors without bias or corporate influence. Ladenburg Thalmann s businesses include: An integral part of our wealth management menu, Premier Trust offers our advisors comprehensive estate planning solutions such as: Asset Protection Trusts Corporate Trust Services Capital Markets Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) PIPE Offerings Follow-On Offerings Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Private Equity Trust Services Bond Desk Underwriting and Banking Syndicate Charitable Giving and Legal Assistance Dynasty and Insurance Trusts Financial Advisory Retail Banking Solutions Our advisors can offer a broad range of banking services while opening a new revenue stream for their businesses. Our advisors have access to an extensive product line, including: Mergers and Acquisitions Valuations Restructuring Value-Added Services Equity Research Market Commentary CDs World Currencies Checking and Savings Accounts Money Markets Credit Cards

18 WEALTH MANAGEMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT 19 Insurance Expertise and Solutions Variable Insurance To help provide retirement and insurance solutions to your clients, Triad has formed relationships with over 50 of the top insurance carriers, offering more than 500 products in the variable life and annuity arena. Fixed Insurance In today s era of complicated financial solutions, it is imperative to work with a specialist who can provide a competitive edge. As our insurance specialists, Ash Brokerage and Highland Capital Brokerage are designed to be the intel inside your insurance business. Our partners provide access to a comprehensive portfolio of products and resources with more than 80 insurance companies representing life insurance, annuities, long-term care and disability income. Strategic Partnerships Based on Quality and Value Alternative Investments We present our advisors with in-depth information about a variety of alternative investment options that can be used to help clients build a diverse portfolio fine-tuned to the appropriate degree of risk. We have access to a wide range of alternative investments. We conduct ongoing research and analysis of all approved and emerging opportunities. Here s a partial list of available alternative investments: Non-Traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Oil and Gas Drilling Equipment Leasing Managed Futures Some of the key services available through these partners include: In-house marketing support The Triad Advisors scale, which allows advisors to enjoy top payouts from day one A dedicated team, from pre-sale case design to a dedicated case manager, ensuring that business is processed in a timely fashion Estate and business planning specialists No proprietary products only existing, market-proven products A full product line of life, disability, long-term care and annuities (both fixed and equity indexed) Hedge Funds/ Private Equity Retirement Planning DST 1031 Exchange Alternative Mutual Funds We ve partnered with an elite group of qualified retirement plan providers to offer our advisors the flexibility to build and manage more efficient and scalable retirement plan practices. Our partners in the qualified plan arena include (but are not limited to): Business Development Companies (BDCs)

ADVISORY SERVICES 20 21 No Matter How You Hybrid Triad Advisors is the industry leader in supporting advisors offering both commission- and fee-based services. Triad offers a multitude of options for advisors to create and develop the fee-based side of their practice. Some firms are well-suited to establish an independent RIA, while others are better served leveraging a corporate RIA entity. No matter how you choose to set up your Hybrid practice, Triad presents a menu of services, solutions and consultative guidance to take your business to the next level. Independent RIA Corporate RIA

22 ADVISORY SERVICES ADVISORY SERVICES 23 One RIA Structure Does Not Fit All. There are three primary considerations when determining how to grow a fee-based practice: RIA structure, multiple or single custodians and bundled or a la carte technology. Selecting the RIA structure that best suits your current and future business plans is the first step on the Hybrid journey. With Triad, advisors may maintain or establish their own independent RIA entity or choose to work under one of Triad s corporate RIA entities. Choosing the right RIA structure Custodial Platform National Financial Services Schwab Institutional Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services TD Ameritrade Compliance Independent RIA Structure Corporate RIA Structure Multiple Custodians Single Custodian Triad Advisors RIA Triad Hybrid Solutions ADV Advisors partnering with Triad Advisors have four options: Independent RIA Structure Multiple Custodians Manage your own RIA with a range of custodial options. Corporate RIA Structure Single Custodian Manage your own RIA and utilize National Financial Services. Investment Advisory Agreements Audits Operations Contact/Support Fee Billing Investment Management Products * Account Structures Pricing 3rd Party Managers * Technology Triad Advisors RIA Leverage our corporate RIA and utilize National Financial Services. Triad Hybrid Solutions Leverage our corporate RIA with a range of custodial options. Reporting CRM Form Filling Trading *With Triad Advisors Support/Approval Responsible Party To learn more, download our Hybrid Handbook at bit.ly/hybrid-handbook Triad Advisors Triad Hybrid Solutions Financial Advisor Custodial Partner National Financial Services

24 ADVISORY SERVICES - INDEPENDENT RIA ADVISORY SERVICES - INDEPENDENT RIA 25 Independent RIA Roughly 80% of advisors working with Triad Advisors Broker/Dealer operate under an independent RIA. As the country s #1 Broker/Dealer for Hybrid RIAs, Triad delivers RIA owners ongoing consultative guidance as part of its core offering. Triad doesn t just accommodate independent RIA business, we actively support it. Leading Broker/Dealer for Hybrid RIA Firms Multiple Custodians Advisors with their own RIA might decide, instead, to leverage fee-only custodial platforms such as Schwab Institutional, Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services or TD Ameritrade for their fee-based business. In these cases, Triad provides oversight of the RIA activity while advisors develop their own investment management agreements, billing processes, services and transaction pricing relationship with their chosen custodial partner. Advisors may choose from approved technology and product providers to meet their unique practice management needs. Triad offers advisors in these scenarios educational, product, service and consultative support. Benefits of Establishing Your Own RIA For financial advisors looking to increase control over compliance, pricing and the client experience, establishing your own RIA may represent a significant opportunity. The benefits include: Control Costs Improve Revenue Gain Brand Ownership Build Scale Single Custodian Advisors with their own RIA may utilize Triad s Advisory Services platform and custodial relationship with National Financial Services (NFS) to service fee-based clients. The RIA maintains full ownership of the assets, while Triad provides advisors and their clients a single back-office experience using NFS for both commission- and fee-based assets. In addition, Triad s Advisory Services platform presents compelling compliance advantages and competitive pricing. See page 28, A Platform for Success, for more information. Develop Equity in Your Business

26 ADVISORY SERVICES - CORPORATE RIA ADVISORY SERVICES - CORPORATE RIA 27 Corporate RIA Advisors may choose to utilize a corporate RIA structure and let Triad handle the regulatory aspects of RIA ownership such as ADV maintenance and regulatory audit preparations. Some advisors may prefer to make the corporate RIA a permanent home. Others may utilize a corporate structure until they have the time, resources and knowledge to establish their own RIA entity. Advisors may select from two corporate RIA options: Triad Hybrid Solutions Hybrid Solutions is a corporate RIA entity, allowing advisors access to fee-only custodial platforms such as Schwab Institutional, Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services or TD Ameritrade, while enjoying access to commissionable products and brokerage services through Triad Advisors Broker/Dealer. The Hybrid Solutions team acts as a single point of contact for all advisors operational and technology needs. Features include: ADV and SEC Registration Fee Billing Triad Advisors RIA Triad Advisors RIA is a corporate RIA structure providing access to the Triad Advisory Services platform with NFS acting as custodian. Triad provides advisors and their clients with a single back-office experience for both commissionand fee-based assets complete with operational and compliance support. Without losing their own branding, advisors may choose to manage accounts themselves or utilize third-party investment managers. They may provide financial planning and other consultative services under the corporate RIA. Triad Advisors RIA also provides a suite of approved consolidated reporting, financial planning and CRM options. The advisor has the freedom to select the technology solutions that best align with their financial resources, technical expertise and client expectations. Client Agreements DBA Status Allows Advisor s Branding Expert Consultative Support Investment Management Account Options Operational Consistency Practice Management Tools In addition to providing the RIA structure and access to fee-only platforms, Hybrid Solutions delivers an integrated, best-of-breed technology suite. Key technology deliveries include: Salesforce is the most flexible system available for contact management, operational workflows and form filling tools to help complement both fee and commission custodial processes. Black Diamond is the premier performance reporting and data analytics provider in the industry to help educate clients to progress toward their goals.

28 ADVISORY SERVICES ADVISORY SERVICES 29 A Platform for Success Advisors with their own RIA choosing the single custodian NFS platform, as well as advisors leveraging either of the two corporate RIA entities, enjoy consultative guidance along with operational, technical and direct compliance resources. Triad s Advisory Services include investment management account options, practice management tools and technology, client agreements, fee billing and operational consistency. Advisors may manage client accounts themselves, leverage third parties and utilize turnkey technology. Third-Party Managed Accounts Triad s Advisory Services makes third-party asset management accessible and provides assistance in the selection of managers that can help meet an individual client s needs or an advisor s business objectives. Triad allows access to quality management solutions through individualized relationships with portfolio managers and through a turnkey asset management platform, Envestnet. Advisor Managed Accounts Triad s Advisory Services lets advisors manage fee-based accounts their way, not forcing them into proprietary models or products. Advisors may use mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed-income options or approved alternative investments in all fee-based accounts. They may manage on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. Triad also presents trading, modeling and rebalancing tools along with performance reporting options as available investment management tools. Triad recognizes that both investors and advisors vary greatly in their circumstances and styles. One size certainly does not fit all. To match investment style and client expectations, advisors may choose from different account structures ranging from pure wrap accounts to fee plus transaction accounts. Advisors and their clients determine the fee to be charged on each account. Individualized Manager Access Triad s Advisory Services offers direct access to third-party asset managers for their unique strategies. Our select group of managers delivers a variety of styles ranging from niche specialists, to strategic asset allocation, to quantitative and tactically managed portfolios. Clients and advisors can find a solution that meets their needs using individual securities, ETFs, funds, options or alternative investments. Envestnet Envestnet is one of the world s largest turnkey asset management platforms. Multiple asset management options can be selected, including over 1,000 separate managed account strategies, multimanaged accounts, advisor-directed unified managed accounts and wrap strategists. Current account analytics, proposal generation, form selection, investment management and reporting are all delivered though one solution. No matter how you Hybrid, Triad Advisors will help you confidently grow your fee business. Additional Fee Support and Flexibility Compliance and Operations Fee Billing Practice Management Educational Opportunities Retirement Planning Financial Planning Alternatives Insurance

SERVICES AND SUPPORT 30 31 31 Taking Service and Support to a New Level Triad Advisors is not your typical broker/dealer. While most firms claim to be advisor-centric, Triad takes advisor dedication to a whole new level. Our management team and entire home office staff specialize in the support and services our advisors want and need to successfully manage their businesses. This is our sole concern and top priority. Here is a preview of the services and support our advisors have access to: Practice Management Compliance Transition Services Commission Systems Technology Solutions Conferences Business Coaching Research

32 SERVICES AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUPPORT 33 On Your Team with Coaching and Practice Management Dedicated Team to Ease the Transition Process Being independent does not mean being alone. We believe the most successful method for growing our business is to help grow yours. The Hybrid model is at the core of who we are. By implementing a coordinated series of complete business development workshops, we have designed a practice management and coaching program with one goal in mind to help you build your business and manage it efficiently. While the transition period can present challenges, it also represents a unique, perhaps once-in-a-career opportunity to reposition your business for newfound growth. Triad guides you and your staff efficiently through your transition period, while properly setting and managing expectations. From day one, the Triad transition team will serve as the main point of contact throughout the entire transition process. On average, a new advisor grows their practice by 25% in their first 18 months with Triad. Our specialists provide key transition services, including: Developing a customized timeline and transition plan that best suits you and your practice Ensuring timely approval of business cards, letterhead and other business-related materials Triad University Networking Conferences Each year, in an effort to provide our advisors an opportunity to network, collaborate and share best practices, Triad hosts a series of conferences designed to generate actionable ideas and bring tangible solutions to their business. Triad is fortunate to serve some of the most successful and innovative advisors in the industry and, as successful entrepreneurs, they recognize the importance of exchanging intellectual capital with other like-minded professionals. Some of the conferences and networking meetings hosted by Triad include: National Conference Alternative Investments Conference Operations and Technology Conference Insurance and Estate Planning Helping with the initial licensing material process, including the U4 Ensuring you are comfortable with Triad s forms, policies and procedures Tracking your brokerage account transfers from start to finish Triad recognizes the importance of a smooth conversion and is committed to providing the resources and support to ensure an efficient transition experience. To learn more, view our transition guide at bit.ly/transition-services Fee Symposium Top Producer Conference Triad s goal is to provoke creative discussion amongst our advisors, and these meetings present a unique opportunity to gain valuable insight and share knowledge with other advisors, as well as with key home office personnel.

34 SERVICES AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND SUPPORT 35 Turnkey Technology Solutions Triad is committed to offering a powerful menu of technology solutions that enable advisors to become more efficient and productive so they can spend their time doing what they do best building a practice. Triad Connex Triad Connex is a web-based, best-in-class processing, account management and document storage platform available exclusively to Triad Advisors. Key features include: New Business Solutions (NBS) Open and manage both direct and brokerage accounts with ease. New Business Order Entry (NBOE) Establish direct sponsor accounts, record the details of the transaction and receive a pre-trade review from Compliance. Cyber Security Ensure the safety of firm and client information with multi-factor authentication and a SAML-compliant system. Dashboard Customize an interactive data display of client account positions and values, transactions and important dates in one, easy-to-use format. Trade Monitor Consolidate compliance processes with an online trade blotter review and approval platform, providing predefined automated alerts and detailed information about transactions and positions in National Financial Services accounts. Business Management Reports Streamline internal and client-facing reporting with access to pre-approved reports. Account Manager Manage households, client information and important dates with this contact management component. Vault Store all important documents and information in the cloud for easy online retrieval, allowing you a truly paperless office. Streetscape Streetscape provides web-based access to your National Financial Services accounts and many other vital resources. It is paired with a client access tool, mystreetscape, which allows your clients to view and manage their own accounts. Key features include: Mobile Deposit Real-time Positions, Balances and Transaction History Research, Market Data, Analysis and Commentary Modeling and Trading Fee-Based Accounts Streetscape helps you manage client portfolios using Streetscape Fee-Based Tools, providing block trading, rebalancing/modeling, account grouping, data import/export and reporting. Albridge Solutions Albridge is an industry-leading data management solution, offering customized portfolio accounting and performance reporting. It provides advisors with a current view of client assets, so they can manage performance more efficiently. Key features include: Customizable Reporting Flexible Data Delivery Search and Reporting The Fidelity Retirement Income Evaluator and the Managed Account Solutions Platform Web-based Trading Personalized Rate-of-return Calculations Real-time Access to Performance Reports

36 Join Triad Establish an Office: Are you already independent and looking to establish your own branch? Setting up an office gives you the power to build your business the way you want. Join a Branch: Thinking about going independent but not sure where to start? Join a Triad Advisors branch office. We have well-established branches across the country. We even have turnkey office space available. You retain the benefits of your independence without the hassles of managing an entire office. Do what you do best and lean on us for the office operations. For additional information, please contact Triad s Business Development team at 800-720-4003.