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The Rise of the Mini-Aggregator
Added on November 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: When Constantine Hatzivassiliou was deciding to leave The Bank of New York Mellon, it took him about a year to figure out where to go. He wanted a firm that offered trust services, fiduciary-level advice and a more customized level of service to his clients. If Hatzivassiliou is any indication, some individual RIA firms are emerging as true competitors to the large aggregator firms.
Study: Succession Could Drive Further RIA Consolidation
Added on November 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: A survey of TD Ameritrade's largest registered investment advisory firms that use its services showed that 72% of those advisers, who manage more than $1B in client assets, expect further industry consolidation in the coming year, while 10% said they expect a “significant” jump in activity ahead.
The Breakup: When Partnerships Go Awry
Added on October 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Like all too many marriages, advisor teams that often seemed inseparable wind up crumbling and falling apart for a variety of reasons. But often the reasons behind a breakup don’t become fully apparent until the partners explore a move to a new firm.
Growth Through Synergy
Added on October 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Synergy has been defined as a phenomenon where one plus one equals three. We agree. For years, we’ve been reading about how the financial advice business will experience a proliferation of mergers, acquisitions and consolidations.
New M&A Entry Using Alternatives to Woo RIAs
Added on October 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Securing an equity stake in the fast-growing RIA market usually involves fierce competition among aggregators, private equity firms, banks and large financial service companies. A new contender, Aequitas Capital, is hoping to woo advisors with an unusual but potentially potent pitch: its expertise in alternative investments.
