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Rigor, Relevance, Results — Contrarian Insights for RIAs & Aggregators

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Rigor, Relevance, Results — Contrarian Insights for RIAs & Aggregators

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Institutional Grade Equity Research For RIA's & Aggregators

Advisor (RIA) Need for Professional-Grade Reports

Advisor (RIA) Need for Professional-Grade Reports

Advisor (RIA) Need for Professional-Grade Reports

Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) are searching for new ways to serve clients and justify decisions with credible, high-quality insights. Schwab’s 2025 RIA Benchmarking Study found RIAs are prioritizing the expansion and personalization of services, making research quality a growth differentiator. Advisors increasingly require institutional-grade research for client trust, efficiency, and growth.

Consistent Growth in AUM and M&A in the RIA Space

Advisor (RIA) Need for Professional-Grade Reports

Advisor (RIA) Need for Professional-Grade Reports

 Ongoing strong growth in assets, revenue, and client numbers for RIAs, partly driven by their ability to differentiate with higher-quality service and research, supports your business model. Advisors that utilize more sophisticated research win more clients, justify advice more credibly, and grow faster. 

PROBLEM: Fiduciary Burden

Advisor (RIA) Need for Professional-Grade Reports

PROBLEM: Fiduciary Burden

Our reports are meticulously structured to document the rationale behind every investment decision, linking each recommendation directly to the client’s best interest. This creates a clear, auditable trail that helps fiduciaries demonstrate compliance and defend their decisions under regulatory or legal review.

About Ghostpilot

Our Story

We are a fintech research firm built on the belief that the quality of insight determines the quality of decision-making. Our focus is singular: to deliver equity research and investment opportunity coverage that meets the standards of institutional investors while remaining accessible to the networks of RIAs, Aggregators and broker-dealers who increasingly demand it. 

For RIAs and Aggregators, we provide whitelabel reports and presentations . Our reports combine disciplined analysis with technological efficiency, ensuring that every page carries weight and relevance.

Our Culture

Our work is grounded in intellectual rigor and a commitment to clarity. We value analysis that stands up to scrutiny, narratives that connect data to action, and a culture that rewards precision over noise. Collaboration between research and technology defines how we operate, with each report reflecting both the judgment of experienced analysts and the efficiency of advanced systems. 

We are curious by design, disciplined by necessity, and motivated by the responsibility our clients place in us.

Our Impact

The measure of research is not in volume but in outcomes. Our equity reports enable RIAs and broker-dealers to elevate portfolio dialogue and strengthen client conviction. 


Our IOC coverage provides hedge funds with clarity around opportunities where timing and detail matter most. By bridging institutional research standards with fintech delivery, we create a sharper lens through which professionals can navigate markets, manage risk, and identify opportunity. 

In an environment defined by complexity, our impact lies in making the essential clear.

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Northstar's Unique 39 Financial Metrics

Northstar Metric Score: 39 Metrics: 71% Win Rate.

Every great recommendation starts with rigorous analysis. Using 39 carefully chosen financial and qualitative metrics, we assign each company a Northstar Score from 1 to 100—a single, transparent measure of its potential. Companies scoring 80 or above are not automatically recommended; they earn a place for deeper, hands-on due diligence, where our team examines every angle before forming a definitive opinion. Each step of this process is fully documented, providing an auditable trail that shows our recommendations are always aligned with the client’s best interest. 


By combining data-driven rigor with human judgment, we filter out noise, focus on true opportunities, and give fiduciaries the confidence to act decisively. The Northstar Process turns complexity into clarity, transforming raw data into actionable, defendable investment decisions.

Case Studies

Unity Software

Unity Software

Unity Software

We issued a buy recommendation on Unity Software on 20th June 2024, at a price of $16.21 This resulted in a successful trade in a little over 1 year, when the stock hit our price target of $27.00 on 7th July 2025.



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Corning Inc

Unity Software

Unity Software

We issued a buy recommendation on Corning Inc on 22 March 2024, at a price of $30.92 This resulted in a successful trade in 8  months, when the stock hit our price target of $42.00 on 7th October 2024.




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AT&T

Unity Software

DuPont

We issued a buy rating on AT&T (T) based on our conviction that the market was

fundamentally mispricing the stock. 






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DuPont

3M Company

DuPont

We issued a buy rating on DuPont (DD) based on our conviction that the market

was fundamentally mispricing the stock. 






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PayPal

3M Company

3M Company

We issued a buy rating on PayPal (PYPL) based on our conviction that the market

was fundamentally mispricing the stock. 






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3M Company

3M Company

3M Company

We issued a buy rating on 3M Company (MMM) based on our conviction that the market

was fundamentally mispricing the stock. 






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These reports give me the confidence

Clients constantly hear the hype around certain stocks

Most independent advisors don’t have access

"These reports give me the confidence to walk into every client meeting with a clear narrative. Instead of vague market commentary, I can point to hard data and professional analysis that explains why a stock may be overvalued or where the real risks lie. Clients appreciate the depth—and it strengthens their trust in my recommendations."

Daniel Smythe, Texas.

Most independent advisors don’t have access

Clients constantly hear the hype around certain stocks

Most independent advisors don’t have access

"Most independent advisors don’t have access to Goldman Sachs–level equity research. These reports close that gap. The detail on Tesla’s revenue slowdown and margin compression, for example, gave me institutional-grade talking points that helped set realistic client expectations."

Paul Golding, Chicago.

Clients constantly hear the hype around certain stocks

Clients constantly hear the hype around certain stocks

As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients

"Clients constantly hear the hype around certain stocks, but these reports cut through it with data-driven analysis. The Tesla report highlighted the valuation disconnect and competitive risks in China—insights my clients would never get from mainstream media. It allows me to be the voice of reason."

Dennis Mead, Cedar Springs,

As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients

As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients

As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients

"As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients. Having access to deep, unbiased equity research strengthens that fiduciary responsibility. I can show clients not just opinions, but well-supported investment cases, including risks and downside scenarios."

Michael (Micky) Flood

Colorado Springs.

The beauty of these reports is

As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients

The beauty of these reports is

"The beauty of these reports is that they take complex financial data—P/E ratios, EV/Revenue multiples, industry margins—and translate it into actionable conclusions. When I explained Tesla’s downside risk using this framework, clients understood instantly why patience was better than chasing momentum."

Olga Kolotov, New York.

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As an RIA, my duty is to act in the best interest of clients

The beauty of these reports is

"Every advisor talks about stocks, but very few back it up with research of this caliber. These reports give me a clear edge. Clients see that my recommendations are grounded in professional, institutional-level analysis—not just gut feel or news flow. That difference keeps them loyal."

Shanice Jones, Boca Raton.

We Understand The Challenges RIA's & Aggregators Face

As an RIA Aggregator, you face constant challenges: Fiduciary compliance, fee compression, demanding clients, scalability and the pressure to differentiate in a crowded market. Our independent research is designed to prove compliance, help you win new clients, retain existing ones, and demonstrate real value without adding any fixed cost..


How We Help RIAs


1. Differentiate & Attract New Clients

Most RIAs sound the same. Our contrarian, mid-cap focused reports give you unique investment ideas and narratives that make you stand out.

➡ Talk to prospects with a fresh, differentiated story they won’t hear elsewhere.


2. Fiduciary Burden

Our investment process is rigorously documented and designed to demonstrate that every decision aligns with the client’s best interest, ensuring full compliance and defensibility under audit or legal scrutiny.

➡ Every recommendation we make is fully documented to prove it’s in the client’s best interest and audit-ready.


3. Strengthen Client Relationships

Complex ideas, simplified. Our one-pagers, snapshots, and short video summaries help you communicate clearly with clients.

➡ Build trust by showing that you provide clarity in uncertain markets.


4. Defend & Justify Fees

Clients question why they should pay 1% for “plain vanilla” portfolios. Our reports give you a value-add tool to show you deliver more.

➡ Position yourself as more than just an allocator — as a thought leader and trusted guide.


5. Outsource Research Without the Cost

Hiring analysts is expensive. Our service acts as your on-demand research desk, delivering professional, compliance-friendly reports you can share directly.

➡ Save time and money while leveling the playing field with larger firms.


6. Engage the Next Generation

Younger investors expect digital-first, insight-driven content. With our concise reports and video explainers, you’ll deliver insights that cut through the noise, grab attention, and keep clients coming back for more.

➡ Help your RIA's win new business with younger investors.


7. Operational Scalability

We deliver concise, white-label data-driven insights and deep-dive analysis across hundreds of stocks without adding to your  headcount."

➡ Circularize one report to thousands of RIA's all branded in your own name.

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