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Business Valuations

Comprehensive, data-driven valuations and comparative equity analyses to accurately price your practice, establish market benchmarks, and support informed decision-making.

Deal Support & Practice Sales

Comprehensive M&A guidance encompassing deal structuring, negotiation strategies, market listings, and transaction closings.

Practice Management & Assessments

Comprehensive systems, targeted coaching, and in-depth assessments designed to optimize operational efficiency and enhance advisory team effectiveness.

Continuity, Legal, Lending

Strengthen continuity through the implementation of formal continuity agreements, the establishment of legal entities, execution of enforceable legal contracts, and securing appropriate capital resources.

Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®

Anthony "Tony" Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®, is CEO and Owner of Advisor Legacy. He began his career as a financial advisor in 1989 and later shifted to coaching, where he’s guided more than two hundred advisory practices through growth, valuation, and succession. Tony leads Advisor Legacy’s certified third-party valuation engagements and coordinates lending and legal partners to streamline transactions. His articles focus on building transferable enterprise value, mapping internal vs. external exits, and avoiding common succession pitfalls. Drawing on decades of in-the-trenches experience, Tony provides practical, compliance-friendly guidance advisors can use right away.

Selling to Strategic vs Financial Buyers

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Financial Buyer vs Strategic Buyer: How the Right Choice Impacts Your Exit

Thinking about selling your business? You’re likely facing the same question many owners do: What kind of buyer should I sell to? Financial and...

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Building Your 3‑5 Year Exit Preparation Timeline

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Plan Your Business Exit: The 3–5 Year Timeline That Protects Value

Thinking about exiting your business in the next few years? You're already ahead of most owners. But thinking isn't the same as preparing.

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Documenting Operations for Sale Readiness

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Thinking of Selling Your Business? Document Your Operations First

Running a business means knowing every moving part. But to a buyer, that knowledge means nothing if it isn’t documented. And that’s a problem....

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4 Secrets to Buying a Business

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4 Secrets to Buying a Business

Growing by acquisition is one of the fastest ways to scale — but it’s also one of the easiest ways to stumble. Behind every successful deal is a...

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M&A Trends for Financial Advisors

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Trends Shaping Financial Services M&A in 2025: What Advisors Need to Know

The M&A landscape in financial services isn’t slowing down. It’s evolving. Fast. As of mid-2025, deal values in the sector have surged by 15%...

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Do‑It‑Yourself Compliance Audit Before Sale

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How Advisors Can Run a DIY Compliance Audit Before a Sale

Preparing your advisory firm for sale means facing due diligence, and minimizing surprise red flags is critical. A compliance audit in this context...

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Advisor Legacy vs FP Transitions vs SRG

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Advisor Legacy vs FP Transitions vs SRG: Succession Planning Services Compared

Financial advisors evaluating a succession plan often ask a simple question with complex implications: Which firm should we trust to guide a smooth...

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Choosing Timing to Sell Your Advisory Practice

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When Is the Best Time to Sell Your Advisory Practice?

Have you ever asked yourself, “Is now the right time to sell my advisory practice?” You are not alone. Many advisors postpone this decision until...

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Tax Planning for Selling Advisory Practice

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The Advisor’s Guide to Tax Planning Before Selling Your Practice

Are you preparing to sell your financial advisory practice? If so, how you plan for taxes may determine whether you maximize your payout or give up a...

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