Who We Are
Affiliated Advisors, founded by Rita Robbins in 1994, is a leading national advisor network of successful, experienced professionals like you. Our attention to detail and our understanding of advisors’ aspirations give us unique insights. Our comprehensive view puts you in a position to increase the efficiency of your practice year after year.
Our advisors gain access to unique support owing to Rita’s powerful partnership with independent broker-dealer Royal Alliance, a member of Advisor Group. Additional benefits include customized pricing for increased profitability, access to enhanced technology and personal coaching on marketing, practice management and acquisitions.
Select advisors will benefit from partnering with Affiliated Advisors—our expertise and experience help advisors extend their reach and broaden their opportunities. We believe that in order to meet the challenge of a dynamic marketplace with minimal friction, operations, technology and compliance support must be superior. Because our firm attracts successful entrepreneurs – high achievers with high expectations – we remain vigilant. We are proud to welcome new advisors on a referral basis only.
What We Believe
Our mission is to help advisors build the businesses of their dreams while serving their clients with integrity, creativity and compassion.
At Affiliated Advisors we offer:
- Individualized strategies for marketing, operations, technology and practice management
- Access to our powerful wealth management platform
- Customized pricing through our partnership with Royal Alliance
- In-house resources for life, long-term care and disability income insurance
- Support for succession planning, practice valuations and acquisition opportunities
- Unique educational programs that prepare advisors to meet the challenges of industry and market evolution
Our Team

Rita Robbins

Tom Rippberger

Trisha Qualy

Lori Skibo

Cindy Pollak

Rashida Kersey-Sparks

Deana Andriani

Ana Chicas

Samantha Orvelo
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