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Where one of the fastest-growing RIAs is going — and how it plans to get there

Added on October 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: One of the industry's fastest growing wealth managers has crossed the $2 billion AUM mark — and says it's just getting started.

5 things to know before playing the M&A game

Added on September 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: For those who are ever involved in a merger or acquisition, it will probably be the single most important financial transaction of their lives. For buyers, it can accelerate their growth far beyond what would otherwise be possible. For sellers, it can turn their hard-earned equity into cash to finance the next stage of their live

Private-equity firms ramp up M&A in RIA industry, Charles Schwab report shows

Added on September 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: They made up 26% of buyers in the first half of this year, rising from 11% in the first six months of 2015 and on pace to have the biggest showing for any year in the past decade, according to a Charles Schwab Corp. report released Tuesday on mergers and acquisitions in the RIA industry.

Why United Capital's business strategy is gaining traction

Added on September 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Looking to beef up its presence in New England, United Capital Financial Advisers has acquired the private client group of Westport Resources Management, an RIA in Westport, Connecticut.

Preparing for a Sale: How Advisors Can Maximize the Value of Their Firm

Added on September 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The ultimate goal for many advisors who own their own firm is to eventually sell their business for a profit. While there are countless ways to increase a firm’s value before a sale in order to receive the most money possible, advisors can maximize the impact of their efforts by focusing on tactics that will increase the business’ growth rates, cash flows and quality of service.

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