Added on November 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: For growing advisory firms, acquisitions are increasingly seen as a viable path forward; for advisors looking to exit the business, selling is seen as an easy way to monetize the business at the end of a career.
Added on October 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: After sitting on the sidelines for nearly three years, Mariner, which has over $9 billion in AUM, plans to make seven to 10 acquisitions next year, targeting firms across the country with between $250 million and $1 billion in AUM, says Mariner CEO Marty Bicknell..
Added on October 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: It’s hard to believe that it’s been 5 years since we launched RIA Match. Our last blog focused on the importance of ‘Being Curious’ – a key trait we found among our most active and successful subscribers. In this blog, we focus on our own curiosity themes that we’ve seen between the buyer and seller relationship over the past 5 years and some key takeaways:
Added on August 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: It’s coming to pass as industry watchers have predicted time and again through the last twenty years. With baby-boomer financial advisors surging into and past traditional retirement age their RIAs are changing hands at an ever-faster pace. But some experts warn this activity comes at a steep price – not least in emotional terms for the seller.
Added on July 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Even the most logical, well-thought-out mergers and acquisitions between wealth management firms can fail. But companies can do a lot to make sure they identify a bad fit before it's too late.
