RISR New User Orientation Guide

A new user orientation guide covering the basics of RISR, core module overviews, and the most useful onboarding resources.

Quick Start Video Walkthrough

Watch the video above for a short walkthrough of the RISR platform and the key first steps for new users.

Recommended Onboarding Path

  • Start with the quick start video above to understand the platform basics.
  • Review the core module overviews below so you understand what each part of RISR is designed to help you do.
  • Learn the client data collection workflow before inviting a business owner to engage.
  • Use the advisor guides and marketing materials at the end of this article so you are prepared to present RISR clearly and confidently.

Profile, Branding, and Account Management

Use RISR settings to manage both your personal profile and your firm-level account details that appear in reports, including branding, disclaimer text, and authorized user access.

Profile Tab

  • Name, title, and phone number that appear in client reports
  • Headshot displayed on report cover pages
  • Authorized User access for an assistant or teammate who helps run reports or manage client lists
  • Quick access to the setup areas most often used by new admins

Account Management and Settings

  • Firm information and branding, including your logo and custom disclaimer text
  • Payment setup for billing details, payment frequency, and plan management
  • Members management for admins who invite team members and assign permissions

Core Module Overviews

These videos give new users a strong foundation in the core planning modules inside RISR.

Valuation Module & Report Overview

Useful for understanding how RISR estimates business value, how the report is structured, and where valuation conversations begin: /help/valuation-module-and-report-overview

Wealth Planning and Goal Value

Useful for learning how to connect business value to retirement planning, goal valuation, and broader personal planning conversations: /help/wealth-planning-and-goal-value

Succession and Exit Planning

Useful for understanding how RISR supports conversations around readiness, transition options, and long-term owner goals: /help/succession-and-exit-planning

Insights Directory Overview

Useful for learning how to use the Insights Directory as a reference library for concepts, terms, and planning education: /help/insights-directory-overview


Useful Guides for Getting Data Into RISR

These resources help you prepare clients, collect cleaner information, and avoid delays during onboarding.

Generating a Link for a Business Owner

Useful for learning how to invite a client into RISR and what they will experience on their end: /help/generating-a-link-for-a-business-owner


Advisor Guides and Marketing Materials

Once you know how the platform works, use these resources to present RISR well and create stronger client conversations.

  • Presenting Insights Reports to Business Owners — useful for framing reports, walking owners through key takeaways, and moving toward next steps: /help/guide-to-engaging-business-owners
  • Prospecting with RISR — useful for outreach ideas, trust-building, and business owner conversation starters: /help/prospecting-with-risr
  • Client-facing Marketing Collateral — useful when you want a simple one-pager you can share directly with clients or prospects: /help/marketing-collateral