Advisor Legacy Insights

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

Earn-Out Agreements for Financial Advisors

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Earn-Out Agreements for Financial Advisors: How to Structure Deals and Allocate Risk

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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Selling a Financial Advisory Practice

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Selling a Financial Advisory Practice: How to Maximize Value

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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Tax Implications of Buying and Selling Financial Advisory

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Tax Implications of Selling a Financial Advisor Book of Business

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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LPL’s Commonwealth Acquisition: What Advisors Near Retirement Should Know

The Shockwaves of Consolidation In wealth management, consolidation is often framed as progress. Announcements speak of efficiency, synergy, and...

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Buyer Types For Advisory Firm Sale

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Buyer Types for Advisory Firm Sale: How to Find the Right Fit

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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How to value a financial advisory practice

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How to Value a Financial Advisory Practice

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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Selling to Junior Partner vs External Buyer

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Selling to Junior Partner vs External Buyer: Which Path Fits Your Succession Plan?

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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Succession Planning for Financial Advisors

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Succession Planning for Financial Advisors: A Complete Guide

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...

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Building a Team-Based Advisory Practice

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Building a Team-Based Advisory Practice: A Complete Guide for Advisors

Are you feeling stretched thin? Serving more clients, juggling paperwork, and chasing growth while trying to keep client satisfaction high? You’re...

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