Independent RIA peer exchangeProduced by Gallo Business Media
An exclusive experience for independent RIA leaders

The Independent RIA Forum

A curated, face-to-face experience connecting independent RIA leaders of scale with peers and select solution providers through customized meetings, roundtables, meals and social engagement.

2025 ForumReference event retained for archive fidelity
March 19–21, 202548-hour curated experience
Champions CircleDallas, Texas
50 RIA LeadersIndependent firms of meaningful scale
Customized for every participant

Not another conference. A working room of peers.

The reference describes a highly curated format in which participants complete an application, identify priorities, and receive a personalized agenda connecting them with the people most relevant to their challenges and opportunities.

50
RIA leaders

Small enough for meaningful engagement and broad enough for a useful range of experiences.

48h
Focused experience

Meet, dine, discuss and exchange practical ideas across two action-packed days.

$0
RIA participation cost

The reference states that airfare, transportation, resort accommodations, meals and event costs were covered for eligible RIA participants.

Peer roundtable discussion at a Gallo Business Media event
Peer exchange

Figure it out with leaders who do exactly what you do.

Topics highlighted in the source include customer acquisition beyond referrals, tuck-in strategies, staffing and succession, service mix, compliance and technology costs, and planning for future exits.

✓Small-group topical discussions
✓One-to-one matched meetings
✓Curated meal seating and social activities
✓Mutually relevant vendor conversations
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Solution providers

Designed to accelerate high-value relationships.

The vendor experience is built around pre-screened decision-makers, customized schedules and equal access—without traditional exhibit booths or a standard conference breakout model.

“The entire experience is designed to address both the informational and the human side of sales.”

Learn how the Forum was structured.

Review the RIA experience, vendor format, curated agenda model and event organizer.

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