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Built by Advisors, for Advisors.

SeaCrest was founded by advisors who made the move to independence themselves. For more than a decade, advisors and their assets have shifted steadily toward the independent RIA model. The only question is whether your practice moves with it.

Why SeaCrest?
Everything You Need to Go Independent.

SeaCrest was built on a simple conviction: independent advisors deserve full control of their practice and the infrastructure to grow it. We start by understanding your professional objectives and personal goals, then pair genuine independence with meaningful support.

True Independence

Own your client relationships and the equity in your book. You set the strategy, the fees, and the pace; SeaCrest supplies the platform behind you, not the rules above you.

Multi-Custodial Platform

Schwab, Raymond James, and Interactive Brokers for custody, with Purshe Kaplan Sterling for broker-dealer business. Place each client where they're best served, not where the firm tells you to.

Technology & Operations

The latest technology, built around how you actually work. Your existing tools likely already plug in: the Orion Connect Integration Center spans CRM, planning, risk, custody, and compliance, so joining SeaCrest means connecting your stack, not abandoning it.

Compliance Support

We handle the reporting. You focus on your business. Marketing-Rule review, archiving, supervision, recordkeeping, and exam preparation are built into the platform, not bolted on, so SeaCrest carries the regulatory load while you spend your time advising.

Succession & Acquisition

Grow by acquisition. Retire with support. SeaCrest sources, matches, and finances internal succession and acquisition opportunities, turning one advisor's retirement into another's growth, with clients cared for throughout. Five transitions completed, $225MM+ in advisor AUM transitioned.

White-Glove Transition

The move is the part everyone fears. We've made it a process. A dedicated team handles the paperwork, the custodial transfers, and the client communications, backed by a 100-day onboarding playbook, so your clients feel taken care of from the first call, not the first statement.

THE PLATFORMA Platform Built to Support You.

THE PLATFORM
A Platform Built to Support You.

Institutional-grade infrastructure, without the institution. Everything below is provisioned, integrated, and supported by SeaCrest from day one, so you run your practice, not the back office.

  • Three custodians and a broker-dealer under one roof: Charles Schwab, Raymond James, Interactive Brokers, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling. Institutional-grade service for one client, active-trader access for another, hybrid brokerage for a third, all from a single platform. You choose the home that fits the client; SeaCrest handles the rest.
  • Independence shouldn't mean doing it all yourself. Our operations team manages client billing, new account processing and daily administrative tasks, supported by technology that keeps your practice organized and responsive. The result is more time for what matters most: your clients. The Client Portal gives your clients a unified and holistic view of their financial life. 
  • Compliance is part of the platform, not an afterthought. Marketing-Rule review, electronic-communications archiving, supervision, recordkeeping, and exam preparation run in the background, so SeaCrest carries the regulatory load while you spend your time advising. And with the power of FMG, you keep clients and prospects engaged with the latest market updates, delivered automatically and reviewed for compliance before they go out.
  • Open architecture, not a product shelf. Whether you run models, manage portfolios security by security, or do a mix of both, our institutional trading platforms support how you already invest. Advisors have block and allocation trading, efficient rebalancing across households, access to alternatives, independent research, and global market access. There are no proprietary products and no pressure to sell them, just the resources to carry out your strategy.
Advisor Transition CalculatorSee What Independence Could Mean.

Advisor Transition Calculator
See What Independence Could Mean.

At a wirehouse, a bank, or an aggregator, your book belongs to the firm. As an independent, it's a transferable asset with real enterprise value. Enter a few numbers about your practice and see what it's worth today, how that equity grows over time, and what your 10-year take-home, breakeven year, and lifetime value look like under both paths. Adjustable end to end, confidential, no obligation.

Your Transition, De-Risked
A Guided Path to Independence.

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Explore

A confidential conversation and a valuation of your practice.

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Plan

We model your transition, economics, and timeline before you commit.

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Transition

White-glove onboarding moves you and your clients seamlessly, from day one.

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Grow

Technology, marketing, and acquisition opportunities to build equity your way.

In Their Words
What It's Like to Work at SeaCrest.

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I have been with SeaCrest Wealth Management since February 2009, and I can genuinely say that joining the firm was one of the best professional decisions I have made. From the very beginning, I have been treated with tremendous respect, support, and appreciation. Over the past 17 years, I have had the privilege of watching SeaCrest grow from the firm I joined into a truly comprehensive wealth management organization, while still maintaining the personal relationships and entrepreneurial spirit that make it such a special place

Joanne Liakos

Wealth Advisor

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I joined Seacrest Wealth Management in March 2009 as a registered assistant after working in a few large wire houses for several years. The atmosphere of Seacrest has been by far the best of my career. The encouragement to grow and learn new skills in a non-competitive environment has been exceptional. There is such support from fellow advisors/assistants and the management team. Being on the RIA/fiduciary side is wonderful to truly do everything in the best interest of our clients.

Jeanne McVeigh

Certified Registered Sales Associate

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When I made the move to SeaCrest, I was looking for more than just a new firm — I wanted a team where people actually know each other, support each other, and aren't competing behind each as rivals. Three months in, I can honestly say I found exactly that, and it's changed how I show up for my clients every day. This has been, without question a great move.

Jamie Yarbrough

Wealth Advisor

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I spent many years at Morgan Stanley, including serving as a Branch Manager, so I had the opportunity to see the business from a lot of different perspectives. I learned a tremendous amount there, built great relationships, and developed a strong foundation for my career. However, I started asking myself whether the traditional wirehouse model was still the right fit for where I wanted to take my business. That’s what led me to Seacrest Wealth Management, and looking back, I’m very happy I made the move. One of the biggest differences for me has been the economics. My payout at Seacrest is approximately double what I was receiving. That’s a pretty significant difference, especially when you’ve spent years building a successful book of business. Being an independent contractor gives me more flexibility and control over how I run my practice. But honestly, it’s about more than just the money. I like having more control over how I run my business and how I serve my clients. I don't feel like I’m constantly trying to fit my practice into a large corporate structure. I have the freedom to make decisions based on what I believe is right for my clients and for my business while at the same time, I’m not out there by myself. Seacrest has a great group of people, and there’s a real willingness to collaborate and help each other. Having been a Branch Manager, I know how important that culture can be.

If you’re a financial advisor at a wirehouse or another RIA and you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a better model out there, I think it’s worth taking a serious look at Seacrest. I would encourage advisors to compare the numbers, the payout, the level of independence, the support, and the overall opportunity—not just the name of the firm on your business card. Seacrest has given me the opportunity to build the next chapter of my career in a way that feels much more aligned with how I want to work and serve my clients. I’m very happy with the decision I made, and I think other advisors should at least take the time to see what Seacrest has to offer.

Daniel Moskow

Wealth Advisor

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Explore the Opportunity, Confidentially.

Own your practice. Keep your clients. Leave the overhead behind. Every move is different, and the numbers that matter most are your own — we'll model your transition, your economics, and your timeline, confidentially.

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