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Todd Doherty: August 18, 2026
A financial advisor succession planning checklist should cover the decisions that need to be resolved before ownership, leadership, and client...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: August 11, 2026
Choosing a successor for a financial advisory practice requires evaluating whether the candidate can earn client trust, lead the team, make sound...
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Alan Salomon, CPA/ABV, CVA: August 4, 2026
A financial advisory practice can lose value when buyers see risk in its future cash flow, profitability, client retention, or ability to transition...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: July 28, 2026
Selling your financial advisory firm is only part of the transition. While advisors often spend years preparing for valuation, due diligence, and...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: July 21, 2026
Many financial advisors view internal succession as the ideal way to transition their business. It preserves client relationships, protects the...
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: July 14, 2026
Financing an advisory firm acquisition involves much more than securing the capital to complete the purchase. The most successful transactions use a...
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Todd Doherty: July 7, 2026
Retaining staff during an advisory firm acquisition is one of the most important factors in determining whether a transaction succeeds after closing....
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Anthony Whitbeck, CFP®, CLU®: June 25, 2026
The right time to sell your financial advisory practice is when your business value, personal readiness, client relationships, succession plan, and...
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Alan Salomon, CPA/ABV, CVA: June 18, 2026
Advisory firm buyers do not value every firm the same way. Some focus primarily on revenue multiples, while others rely on EBITDA multiples to assess...
