Financial Professionals
RIA Partnership Models for Independent Advisors
Scaling a practice shouldn't mean sacrificing your independence. Headquartered in Austin, Waterloo's 360° Critical Infrastructure™ provides a turnkey RIA partnership foundation — integrating institutional investment access, seamless operational support, and cutting-edge FinTech.
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Powerful Capabilities Custom-Tailored to Your Needs
Full Service Model
- Maintain your firm's unique identity and values
- Access our comprehensive suite of practice management services and support
- Turnkey infrastructure with institutional capabilities
Join Waterloo
- Find a new home for your book of business with us
- Become a part of the Waterloo team
- Full support and resources from day one
RIA Succession Planning & Advisor Transitions
- Defined succession plan focused on maintaining the legacy of your firm
- Continues to deliver exceptional value to your clients
- Advisor-friendly terms and timeline
Outsourced CIO (OCIO) Services
- Explore the advantages of our team taking on CIO responsibilities for your business
- Institutional-grade investment oversight
- Frees your time to focus on client relationships
Alternative Investment Consulting
- Manager sourcing and due diligence services
- Administrative services included
- Access to Waterloo Capital's Alternative Investment Platform
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360° Critical Infrastructure™
Critical Infrastructure for Financial Advisors
As one of the nation's leading RIAs, we have built powerful infrastructure to fulfill the exacting needs of our growing team of advisors. Our unique capabilities combined with our commitment to our partners' success set us apart in the industry.
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Public Market Investment Platform
Intelligent Wealth Solutions (IWS)
Model portfolios · SMAs · UMAs · ETF/MF wraps · third-party strategist marketplace · tax-loss harvesting · direct & custom indexing · trading & execution · GIPS-compliant reporting · billing & aggregation · proposal & IPS tools · risk analytics
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Private Market Investment Platform
Institutional quality alternatives
Private equity · private credit · venture capital · hedge funds · real estate & infrastructure · structured products · manager due diligence · feeder fund access · sub-doc & e-signature workflows · capital call & K-1 coordination · accredited / QP verification
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Family Office Services
Comprehensive generational wealth management
Consolidated multi-custodian reporting · trust & entity administration · private asset tracking · bill pay & personal CFO services · insurance & risk review · philanthropic strategy · DAF & foundation support · next-gen education · family governance · concierge services
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Financial Planning
Estate & personal planning
Estate planning & wealth transfer · retirement & distribution planning · business owner succession & exit planning · executive comp & 10b5-1 strategies · concentrated stock & hedging · education & 529 planning · insurance analysis · goal-based planning
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Tax Services
Integrated tax planning & preparation
Tax return preparation & filing · multi-state & entity returns · proactive tax planning · Roth conversion strategy · asset location optimization · charitable & DAF strategies · capital gains & loss harvesting coordination · K-1 & alternative asset reporting · IRS representation & audit support
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Operations, Compliance & Technology
Operational consulting & sales support
Compliance consulting & regulatory filings · cybersecurity & business continuity · CRM & reporting tech stack · advisor transition & onboarding · practice management, M&A & succession · marketing, branding & client portal · sales support · training
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Capital Markets & Lending
Liquidity & banking solutions
Securities-based lending (SBL) · mortgage & residential lending access · commercial & specialty lending · cash management & high-yield solutions · custom structured products · FX & hedging for concentrated positions · treasury & liquidity management
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Trust & Fiduciary Services
Trustee & custody infrastructure
Corporate trustee services (partner-backed) · directed trusts in SD / NV / DE jurisdictions · custody solutions & multi-custodian support · trust accounting & administration · irrevocable trust strategies · dynasty & generation-skipping trusts
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Investment Research & Due Diligence
Research backbone powering IWS & alts
Public markets manager research · alternative manager due diligence · capital markets assumptions (CMAs) · economic & market commentary · investment committee support · white-label research for partner advisors
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Whether you're a high-net-worth individual, a family navigating complex wealth, or an institutional client seeking specialized investment solutions, our team is ready to discuss your unique needs.