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Practice Acquisitions

Advisory Firm EBITDA vs Revenue Multiples

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EBITDA vs Revenue Multiples in Advisory Firm Valuations

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...

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How Long It Takes to Sell a Financial Advisory Practice

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How Long Does It Take to Sell a Financial Advisory Practice?

Selling a financial advisory practice typically takes 6 to 24 months, depending on factors such as valuation readiness, buyer demand, deal structure,...

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Recurring Revenue Quality in Advisory Firm Acquisitions

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Why the Quality of Recurring Revenue Matters in Advisory Firm Acquisitions

Recurring revenue quality is one of the most important factors affecting valuation in an advisory firm acquisition. While total revenue often...

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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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Financial Advisor Practice Values Reach All Time High

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Financial Advisor Practice Values Reach All Time High

Despite the challenges of fluctuating markets, practice valuations have reached an all-time high. Since January 1, 2020, we have completed over 400...

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Using a Valuation as a Business Planning Tool

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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

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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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Purchasing outside of the family

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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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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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