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Merger mania: Why consolidation in the RIA space is about to explode

Added on March 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The steady increase in merger and acquisition activity in the registered investment advisory space over the past six years might seem impressive to some, but for industry players like Ron Carson, the party is just getting started.

RIA buyers challenge private equity for deal dominance

Added on March 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Private equity-backed buyers of advisory firms have dominated the RIA headlines for the past two years. Aggressive dealmakers KKR and Stone Point Capital, which bought Focus Financial in 2017, exemplify the trend.

Beware of Hidden Costs in M&A Deals

Added on February 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Mergers and acquisitions in the financial advice space, particularly succession planning deals, include costs that buyers have come to accept as the nature of the beast. There is, of course, the purchase price, along with the interest rate.

Mercer Advisors acquires $350 million Arbor Asset Management

Added on February 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Mercer Global Advisors has aquired Arbor Asset Management, a registered investment adviser located in Ann Arbor, Mich., that manages approximately $350 million in assets.

Kansas City Market Dominator with Nationwide Offices Looking for Advisors

Added on January 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: We started in 1985, and an Independent RIA in 2004. We work with a limited BD.  Advisors or firms that join us can choose to join our RIA only, or to affiliate with the BD as well. 90% of our business is fee based. We have 16 locations throughout the US, and have 100 advisors. Our firm manages over 11B of Assets. If you are interested in a move, succession plan, or purchase, please reach out.

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