Guiding Allocators to Wowing Clients
Registered Investment Advisor Consulting and Education
Advisors know alternatives are no longer optional - clients are asking tougher questions, regulators are raising the bar, and competition is moving faster than ever. Yet too many RIAs struggle with limited alternative investment knowledge, limited training, and uncertainty around compliance. The result? Missed opportunities and frustrated clients. At Pinnacle, we simplify the complexity of alternatives. Through tailored consulting and practical education, we give you the clarity and confidence to integrate alternatives into your practice—so you can meet client demand, stay ahead of regulation, and grow your business with ease.
Pinnacle’s RIA Program is designed to simplify and support every step of the journey. As a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisors, Pinnacle Capital Group offers hands-on education and consulting services to help fiduciary advisors confidently integrate alternative investments into their practice.
This program is built for RIAs who want to:
- Familiarize advisors with alternative investments
- Expand their service offering
- Meet growing client demand for diversification
- Unlock new, sustainable revenue streams
- Do it all with clarity, compliance, and care
Pinnacle's step-by-step consulting program built to help RIAs integrate alternatives with clarity, confidence, and compliance in four modules:
Practice Assessment & Strategy Design
We start by evaluating your current practice, client base, and goals—then build a tailored integration plan for alternatives.
Key Deliverables:
- Practice audit and readiness checklist
- Client segmentation and investment threshold mapping
- Customized alternatives strategy framework
- Revenue projections and business case
- Compliance readiness review
Outcome: A clear roadmap with measurable success benchmarks
Product Selection & Due Diligence
We help you understand, filter, and select the right types of alternatives for your clients—without the noise.
Key Deliverables:
- Curated product categories (REITs, private equity, credit, etc.)
- Due diligence framework and research tools
- Platform and sourcing guide
- Manager evaluation criteria
- Risk assessment methodology
Outcome: A complete, repeatable system for selecting and evaluating alternatives
Operations& Documentation Setup
We build your operational backbone so you can compliantly execute and manage alternatives within your existing workflow.
Key Deliverables:
- Client agreements and subscription form templates
- Suitability and risk tolerance tools
- Workflow for processing transactions
- Tracking and performance reporting guidance
- Custody and clearing structure setup
Outcome: An operational foundation ready to support client allocations
Client Comunication & Launch Support
We help you translate your strategy into client-friendly messaging and walk with you through your first real client presentation.
Key Deliverables:
- Presentation materials and client education tools
- Risk disclosures and compliance documentation
- FAQ and objection-handling resources
- Launch timeline and checklist
- First investment execution support
Outcome: Confidence to present and transact with your first clients
Core Alternative Investments:
Real Estate
Offer institutional real estate strategies through public and private vehicles. Public REITs for liquidity and diversification. Private REITs for yield-focused, long-term exposure. Real estate debt funds for income and downside protection.
Private Markets
Access illiquid, high-potential strategies traditionally used by institutions. Private equity funds for long-term growth. BDCs for credit and yield. Private credit funds for income and diversification.
Liquid Alternatives
Provide alternative exposure with less commitment to illiquidity. Interval funds for real assets or private credit. Closed-end funds for specialized access. Alternative income funds for yield enhancement.