IGNITION:
From Practice to Powerhouse
The Fire Starter Course for Aspirational Advisory Firms
Explore the ProgramThe world's first online business growth course created exclusively for advisory firms under $250M in AUM—built to breakthrough the toughest growth barriers.
The Growth Barrier Reality Check
You've built something meaningful. Your firm serves clients well and generates solid revenue. But you know there's untapped potential.
of RIAs manage under $500M in AUM. 60% are under $100M AUM! (Cerulli)
of firms under $250M lack a written strategic growth plan (Schwab)
capable firms cycle through the same growth challenges repeatedly
I knew how to advise clients, but I was guessing my way through running a firm—this course stripped away the noise and gave me real clarity on the business side fast.
Sound familiar?
Common Growth Barriers
Your Growth Accelerator
IGNITION delivers the roadmap ambitious advisory firm leaders have been searching for—combining 20+ years of consulting expertise with proven methodologies that work in our industry.
Led by Eliza De Pardo
This isn't theoretical content. Every strategy, framework, and tool has been refined through real-world consulting engagements.
What You'll Master
Module 1: Breaking Through
Avoiding the Plateau at Every Stage
Identify where your firm sits in the five development stages and the specific moves needed to accelerate to the next level. Navigate transition points with confidence.
Module 2: Financial Foundations
Your Growth GPS
Master the 40/35/25 rule and critical metrics that separate high-performers from the rest. Understand your income statement and transform financial data into a strategic advantage.
Module 3: Growth Killers
Lessons from the Consulting Trenches
Avoid the costly mistakes that derail momentum. Real-world insights from our consulting work on how to overcome the most common advisory firm challenges.
Module 4: Strategic Growth Framework
Five Key Growth Drivers
Choose your competitive advantage from five proven growth strategies. Define how you'll compete, differentiate in the market, and direct your growth investments.
Module 5: Define Your Worth
Crafting a Value Proposition Clients Remember
Differentiate decisively in a competitive market. Create a value proposition so compelling that clients remember it, refer it, and pay a premium for it.
Module 6: Service Offer Alignment
Matching Solutions to Clients
Segment clients and design services to maximize profitability while delivering exceptional outcomes. Build a scalable service architecture with profitable pricing.
Module 7: Implementation and Acceleration
Making It Happen
Transform insight into action. Build your implementation plan, prioritize high-impact initiatives, create 90-day sprints and make a quick start to implementation.
The IGNITION program was spot on. Some of it was cathartic—it validated a lot of what we have been experiencing. What I appreciated most was understanding that the issues we're dealing with can either become problems if left unaddressed or turn into competitive advantages if leveraged in the right way. The program was extremely valuable—it gives you the insights to move forward strategically and a framework to make change.
Why This Investment Matters
Until IGNITION, smaller firms faced limited options:
- Hire consultants (cost-prohibitive, often focused on larger firms)
- Generic business courses (miss industry nuances)
- Industry conferences (inspiration without implementation frameworks)
- Trial and error (expensive mistakes and missed opportunities)
The Opportunity Ahead
- McKinsey projects advised relationships will grow 28-34% by 2034
- Clients increasingly value human expertise and are prepared to pay a premium for it
- Technology is democratizing capabilities once reserved for large firms
- Firms capturing disproportionate growth aren't waiting—they're investing in capabilities needed to compete and win
IGNITION bridges this gap. High-calibre strategic thinking targeted specifically for your industry, development stage and business challenges.
★ Industry-Specific Depth
The IGNITION Difference
Proprietary Frameworks
20+ years of advisory firm business consulting expertise distilled
Data Insights
Tailored to your firm stage with relevant benchmarks
Practical Exercises
Assessments and tools for immediate application
Implementation Focus
Guidance to bring insights to life in your firm
★ Your Investment
World-Class Consulting Expertise at an Accessible Price Point
For years, our consulting has served larger players—generally firms beyond $2B in AUM. Direct consulting can be cost-prohibitive for smaller, aspirational firms.
IGNITION creates access to elite-level insights at an investment that makes sense for growing firms under $250M AUM.
Ignition helped me understand the financial reality of each stage of growth; what to focus on early, how to price intelligently, and how to avoid mistakes that could quietly cost you later. It gave me a clear framework for building a firm that actually makes sense financially as it scales.
The IGNITION Curriculum
- 7 Strategic Modules (6+ hours)
- Proprietary Frameworks & Templates
- Implementation Workbooks
- Self-Paced, Online
- Includes monthly Q&A webcast access with Eliza De Pardo for six months
Questions?
Email: answers@depardoconsulting.com Ready to Transform Your
Business?
Together, we will solve your most pressing business challenges. Let's get started with an initial consultation.