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Anthony Whitbeck

A 35-year veteran of the industry, Whitbeck’s experience, industry knowledge, and track record make him a powerhouse ally for financial advisors and industry leaders. With certified third-party business valuations, legal and lending support partners, and a proven acquisition process, Whitbeck and his team of experts have helped hundreds of financial advisors build, manage, protect, and successfully transition their practice.

Steps to acquire advisor practice

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How to Buy a Financial Advisor Practice: Smart Steps to Acquire and Grow

Why are so many advisors shifting their growth strategy toward acquisitions? Recent research from Cerulli shows that 48% of financial advisors are...

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Go big or go small when selling your practice

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Who Should You Sell Your Practice To?

When selling a practice, financial advisors have more options than ever before. Advisors can sell in different stages, or all at once, and have an...

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2025 Mergers and Acquisitions Trends for Financial Advisors

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2025 Mergers and Acquisitions Trends for Financial Advisors: Analyzing the Rebound

Why are deal values rising while the number of M&A transactions is falling?

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Team Spotlight John Sullivan

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Team Spotlight: John Sullivan – M&A Coach

This blog post is part of a series highlighting Advisor Legacy team members. As M&A Coach, John Sullivan brings over 4 decades of experience in the...

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Advisors Add Value During Market Volatility

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Advisors Add Value During Market Volatility

Fluctuating markets fuel uncertainty, fraying the nerves of clients. Although this increases demands on advisors and staff, it’s also an opportunity...

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Choosing Help for Your Succession

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Choosing Help for Your Succession

When it’s time to sell your practice, you want help from someone you know and trust. Naturally it makes sense to turn to your own broker-dealer...

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Tax Implications of Buying and Selling Financial Advisory

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The Tax Implications of Buying and Selling a Financial Advisory Practice

Selling a financial advisory practice — or a financial planning practice — involves more than simply agreeing on a price and signing documents. One...

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40% of Advisors Set to Retire In the Next 5 Years

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40% of Advisors Set to Retire In the Next 5 Years

The financial advisor industry is rapidly approaching the crest of its retirement wave, yet many advisors nearing retirement don’t have a succession...

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Top Three Reasons Advisors Sell Their Practice

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Top Three Reasons Advisors Sell Their Practice

Over the last five years, the demand for practice acquisitions has skyrocketed. This increase in demand is fueled by greater access to capital, a...

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