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Practice Acquisitions (3)

When Practice Value Begins to Decline

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When Practice Value Begins to Decline

Over the past several years, advisors have seen the value of their practice steadily grow. As a result, many retiring advisors have enjoyed premiums...

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The Growing Appeal of Sell and Stay Deals

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The Growing Appeal of Sell and Stay Deals

The advisor M&A scene has changed dramatically over the last five years. This change has emerged in tandem with a shift from a concentration in the...

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Committed to the End

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Committed to the End

A successful practice sale doesn’t end when the buyer signs the purchase agreement. It ends when the entire practice, including all of its clients,...

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Successful Advisors Are Cashing in

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Successful Advisors Are Cashing in and Making More Time for Family and Fun

A growing trend in the advisor industry is the partial sale of a specific group of clients. The main reason for this trend is that, instead of opting...

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Why Advisors Delay Selling Their Practice

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Why Advisors Delay Selling Their Practice

Stories about mergers and acquisitions are dominating the headlines, paired with an equal number of headlines discussing the vast number of advisors...

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Funding A Financial Advisor Practice Acquisition

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Funding A Financial Advisor Practice Acquisition

For many advisors looking to grow their practice, acquisitions are an attractive path. The challenge, however, is identifying the best way of funding...

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Top Four Factors that Make a Practice a Good Fit

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Top 4 Factors Besides Price that Make a Practice a Good Fit

Whether you are buying or selling a financial advisory practice, the whole transaction can feel a lot like dating. You’re looking for someone who is...

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Biggest Roadblocks to the Sale of a Financial Practice

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Biggest Roadblocks to the Sale of a Financial Practice

The sale of a financial practice is a major event for the owner of the practice who spent years building the practice into a vibrant business....

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Practice Values High Despite Market Volatility

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Despite Market Volatility, Practice Values Increasing at Highest Rate in History

Recently, a number of experts that specialize in RIA M&A have claimed that practice values are reaching their peak and will soon feel the effects of...

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