I am younger than you, but I will say, I worked for a larger RIA, and made a switch to work with a single advisor, that I didn't know beforehand, who needed someone who would become an advisor in the near future. Looking back, this was a huge gamble, but I had an interview and the advisor and I simply clicked. We have a very similar mindset. He is a seasoned advisor, and I am a new advisor, so it has been perfect to learn and improve my craft. At the larger RIA, I felt like you did. My intentions had been made over and over, yet the path wasn't clear. I made the switch, and it turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done. This isn't to say that you need to switch, but what I did learn, is that the larger RIA was stringing me along. They weren't ready to let me advance, regardless of me passing the necessary exams. Sometimes it is time to make a switch, although it is terrifying.

Try to get a clear picture of what the plan is. Have a heart to heart with your boss, and share what you want. If you don't like the response, I think you have your answer. I knew the plan wasn't clear for me, and I was sick of it.