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Advisor Legacy Insights

Thought leadership from Advisor Legacy to help advisors build, live, and leave a legacy.

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Using a Valuation as a Business Planning Tool

When financial advisors think of valuations, they often think of them in relation to mergers and acquisitions. But valuations are useful for more...

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How Expenses Can Impact the Sale of Your Financial Advisory Practice

Many factors impact the sale of a financial advisor practice. Valuations influence the market value and ultimate sale price. The pool of ready buyers...

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Considerations When Purchasing a Practice Outside of the “Family”

We often say that buying or selling a practice is a lot like dating. Just like finding the perfect partner, finding the perfect book of business...

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Buy a Financial 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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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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Team Spotlight: Todd Doherty – VP, Acquisition and Legacy Planning

This blog post is part of a series highlighting Advisor Legacy team members. As Vice President of our Acquisition and Legacy Planning services, Todd...

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Financial Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions Trends

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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 – 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

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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The Key Types of Financial Advisor Practice Sales

When it comes to selling a practice, advisors have many options available to them. Since most advisors are new to the selling game, the options can...

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