Added on October 2020 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Advisors who have been through the wave of industry consolidation know that mergers and acquisitions can prove to be beneficial when done for the right reasons and with proper due diligence. But before they can get to the point of closing the deal, there can be a lot of stress, industry executives say.
Added on August 2020 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Advisor movement is spiking. There are a number of factors driving this trend. Here’s a short list.
Added on July 2020 in M&A Issues
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Summary: After the year we’ve had so far, not many of us would say no to some more stability in our lives. That counts double for the RIA industry. A graying workforce weighs its options for exit plans, and the pressure to compete makes inorganic growth an attractive prospect. After spending hours combing through the terms of dozens of M&A transactions for our annual RIA Deal Room Report, I realized buyers and sellers last year showed a greater hunger than ever for the perceived safety of cash deals.
Added on July 2020 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The coronavirus crash likely means many advisors nearing retirement will dash to the nearest exit. Let’s face it: It’s tough to be a financial advisor when the markets are savaging client portfolios.
Added on July 2020 in M&A Issues
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Summary: In the second quarter, the number of RIA mergers and acquisitions fell 20% from the prior period, hitting 35 total, says Echelon Parnters. This weakness and other factors also could bring the total tally of deals in 2020 down 20% from 2019.
