Rick Kerstiens, Co-Founder and CEO of Continuum Search Group

Rick co-founded Continuum after more than 20 years in financial services. His work has included advisor recruiting, business development, practice acquisitions, and succession. He spent a decade at Kestra Financial, ultimately serving as Vice President of Business Development and recruiting advisors and teams.

His experience also includes leadership roles at large national firms and running an independent general agency.

He created Continuum's 6C Framework, a structured way to weigh any firm, including the current one, on six areas of fit.

Role
Co-Founder and CEO, Continuum Search Group
Experience
More than 20 years in financial services, registered with FINRA member firms since 2003
FINRA record
Registered from February 2003 to November 2025 and not registered today. Passed the Series 6, 7, 26, 63 and 66 exams and the SIE. Listed as Richard John Kerstiens on his BrokerCheck record.
Focus
Advisor recruiting, platform evaluation, practice acquisitions, and succession