--- title: Commonwealth Guide to Independence | Resources description: How to Choose the Best Firm Partner for You image: https://learn.commonwealth.com/hubfs/BLC/Images/Resources%20(blog%20posts)/featured%20images/How-to-Choose-the-Best-Broker.jpg --- [![blue lockup](https://learn.commonwealth.com/hubfs/BLC/Logos/blue%20lockup.svg)](https://www.commonwealth.com/) [![blue lockup](https://learn.commonwealth.com/hubfs/BLC/Logos/blue%20lockup.svg)](https://www.commonwealth.com/) - Your Journey - [Breaking Away](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/journey/breakaway) - [Researching Options](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/journey/research) - [Choosing a Partner Firm](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/journey/firm-partner) - [Opening Your Doors](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/journey/launch) - [Growing Your Business](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/journey/business) - 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[About Commonwealth](https://www.commonwealth.com/why-commonwealth/about-us) SEARCH [Let's Connect](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/contact-us) ##### [Commonsense Guide to Independence](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence) - [Home](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence) - [Resources](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/resources) - [How to Choose the Best Firm Partner for You](https://learn.commonwealth.com/advisor-guide/independence/resources/how-to-choose-the-best-firm-partner-for-you) ![cw\_green](https://f.hubspotusercontent20.net/hubfs/295024/BLC/Images/cw_green.svg) # How to Choose the Best Firm Partner for You Financial advisors rely on their relationship with their firm partner for a variety of functions, from back-office support to practice management, but there’s a difference between firms that provide a service and those that allow you to elevate your practice and grow your business. If you’re considering switching firms—and especially if you’re making a move from the wirehouse to the world of independence—choosing the best firm partner means looking beyond a big name, shiny sign-on bonus, and slick marketing to consider the importance of *fit*. Unsure where to start? Ask yourself the following questions to help you decide if a firm partner is the best choice for you, your business goals, and your clients. 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