First Advisors National
FAN Simplified

Take control of your business.

FAN Advisors does not dictate how you run your business. We leave the directing of client assets to you, the advisor. Nobody knows a client's situation and their investment strategy better than their advisor.

80+
Managed portfolios
Goldman Sachs
Primary custodian
Monthly
Billing & compensation
The FAN Difference

Built to serve two people at once:
your client You.

For Your Client
The best possible investment services.
  • No commission-based products, ever.
  • No surrender restrictions.
  • Access to 80+ unaffiliated third-party money managers.
  • No proprietary products, so no built-in conflict of interest.
  • Low-cost holdings emphasized: ETFs and individual stocks.
  • Simple, electronic, independent third-party custody.
For You: The Advisor
A company built by advisors, for advisors.
  • Total flexibility: 80+ managed portfolios, or build your own.
  • A balanced fee structure with highly competitive compensation.
  • A virtually paperless processing system.
  • Easy, non-intrusive yet highly protective compliance.
  • Monthly client billing and monthly compensation.
  • Recurring income for a beneficiary, or sell your book to a qualifying advisor.
Goldman Sachs Custody

Institutional access for your practice.

Goldman Sachs is not a typical RIA custodian, and that's intentional. While most custodians offer standard brokerage, Goldman Sachs opens access well beyond what advisors normally see.

01

Private lines of credit

Interest-only payment options at rates well below typical margin, liquidity without triggering a securities sale or a margin call.

02

Dedicated fixed income desk

Direct bond access through Goldman Sachs's dedicated desk, not just standard brokerage offerings.

03

Private equity, structured notes & alternatives

Access via Goldman Sachs and iCapital, typically reserved for much larger firms. At FAN, this is standard.

Platform, Answered

The questions advisors ask first.

Q6

Do you offer upfront payouts or financial assistance for an existing book?

Yes. Depending on your situation and the size of your AUM transfer, we can structure an upfront lump-sum, an increased payout rate over a defined period, or a flat rate per million of AUM that transfers. We'll walk through all three with you.

Q7

What are the advisor payout percentages?

Payouts range from 65% to 90% of the client advisory fee, depending on your total AUM. Unlike most broker-dealers that calculate payouts on gross revenue, we base payouts on AUM, so you are never penalized for discounting or waiving a fee for select clients.

Q8

What investments can I offer my clients through First Advisors National?

Individual stocks and equities, options, private equity and alternatives via Goldman Sachs and iCapital, structured notes, fixed income through a dedicated GS desk, IPOs, money market funds and CDs, and cash management: institutional-grade access typically reserved for much larger firms.