Founded in 1994, Affiliated Advisors, Inc. operates as a comprehensive support platform for independent financial advisors across the United States. Functioning as both a broker-dealer and a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA), the firm's core mission is to empower advisors by providing them with the necessary tools, technology, compliance oversight, and business development support to grow their practices. They offer a flexible affiliation model, allowing advisors to operate under their corporate RIA, as an independent RIA, or in a hybrid capacity, while fostering a collaborative community environment.