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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: September 12, 2025
In today’s M&A environment, how a deal is structured often matters more than its headline price. Credit is tight. Interest rates are high. Dealmakers...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: September 5, 2025
Struggling to close deals when buyers and sellers won’t agree on value? You’re in good company. As of 2023, about 26 percent of private company...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: September 4, 2025
If you’re preparing to put your financial advisor practice for sale, knowing how to structure the deal, value the practice, and transition clients...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: September 4, 2025
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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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: September 2, 2025
The Shockwaves of Consolidation In wealth management, consolidation is often framed as progress. Announcements speak of efficiency, synergy, and...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: August 29, 2025
When you’re evaluating offers to sell your advisory firm, are you also asking yourself how well your buyer will protect your client relationships and...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: August 19, 2025
For decades, you’ve dedicated yourself to building a successful financial advisory practice, guiding clients toward their financial goals. Now, as...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: August 15, 2025
As of August 2025, nearly 37% of financial advisors are expected to retire within the next decade, according to Cerulli Associates. Collectively,...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: August 8, 2025
Succession planning is no longer optional. It is a business imperative. As of mid-2025, 94% of firm owners nearing retirement lack a fully documented...
