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Sell but stay, and watch your business grow

Added on October 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: I spoke at a conference recently, and I couldn't help but notice the advanced ages of many of my peers.

My Story: Looking to be Someone's Subadvisor or Succession Plan

Added on October 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: I've been running my own practice for roughly five years. It has been built from scratch using a phone and forming relationships with CPA's. I did Investment Banking and Ag Banking before I started my own firm. I am looking for someone that needs a subadvisor or succession plan. I have a very aggressive work ethic but never had a mentor to give direction on building a book of business.

The Fear of Change, Part 1: The Emotions of an M&A Transaction

Added on October 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: As the RIA industry matures, consolidates, grows, and evolves, many of our clients contemplate M&A transactions, changing their technologies or workflows, or they may strive to break away from their current employer to build their own RIA.  We focus our attention on building and improving the operations and efficiencies of these firms, and often write practice management pieces to share our learnings and best practices. 

RIAs acquiring firms at record pace

Added on October 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Most business owners look to grow their companies on a continual basis. The idea of creating economies of scale as a way to increase profits is a common business strategy. And perhaps no part of the financial advice industry has taken that belief to heart as much as registered investment advisers.

What Younger Advisors Need to Know to Succeed in the Acquisitions Market

Added on October 2019 in M&A Issues
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SummaryWith news of major deals across the financial advice industry filling headlines on a weekly basis and a more robust range of financing options emerging to facilitate practice acquisitions, successful younger advisors have become increasingly focused on purchasing other practices as a path to further growth. 

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