Understanding the Retail Channel

Dive into our Retail Readiness™ educational videos designed to help you learn the industry terminology and provide context for conversations you are having to find trusted partners.


Why Third-Party Due Diligence Matters

Independent Broker-Dealers vs RIAs

What Is a Due Diligence Officer?

What Is an Escrow Account?

What Is a Transfer Agent – and Do I Need One?

How Should a New Sponsor Structure Their Capital Markets Team?

What is a Selling Syndicate?

Why You Need a Securities Attorney with Retail Channel Experience.

Technology Requirements for Sponsors.

What’s the Difference Between FINRA and the SEC?

What is a Managing Broker-Dealer (MBD)?

Join retail readiness to learn how to raise capital with broker-dealers and RIAs.

Webinars That Inspire Growth

At Sponsor Growth Solutions™, our webinars are more than just presentations — they’re dynamic learning experiences designed to spark ideas, build confidence, and drive results. Each session brings together industry experts to discuss topics relevant to new sponsors and provide real-world insight they can apply right away.

Join us live or watch on demand!

Join retail readiness to learn how to raise capital with broker-dealers and RIAs.

Informational Resources

Broker-dealer and RIA distribution strategy consultant – Sponsor Growth Solutions.

GLOSSARY

Broker-dealer and RIA distribution strategy consultant – Sponsor Growth Solutions.

What It Takes: Team, Costs,
and Considerations for a
Retail Capital Raise

Advisor Profiling Guide

Guidance, strategy, and inspiration
—straight from CEO & Founder, Heidi Wheatley.

Heidi Wheatley, founder of Sponsor Growth Solutions.

Heidi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every session. With her passion for helping others succeed, she offers insight into topics and strategies that truly make a difference.

Heidi Wheatley

Founder & CEO