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Practice Development (2)

Things Advisors Need to Consider If They Plan to Sell Their Practice in One to Five Years

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Things Advisors Need to Consider If They Plan to Sell Their Practice in One to Five Years

Most advisors will only sell a practice once in their lifetime. It’s no wonder then that many advisors are woefully unprepared for that experience....

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Factors That Impact Practice Value

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Factors That Impact Practice Value

Your financial planning practice is likely your largest asset. Understanding its potential value is critical to making smart business decisions. One...

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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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Advisors Add Value During Market Volatility

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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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How Aging Clients Hurt Your Value

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How An Aging Client Base Hurts Your Practice Value (And What to Do About It)

As you near the point of finally exiting your practice, either through internal succession or outside sale, one of your main goals becomes maximizing...

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40% of Advisors Set to Retire In the Next 5 Years

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40% of Advisors Set to Retire In the Next 5 Years

The financial advisor industry is rapidly approaching the crest of its retirement wave, yet many advisors nearing retirement don’t have a succession...

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Finding a Successor For Your Financial Advisory Practice

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Finding a Successor For Your Financial Advisory Practice

You spend decades building your practice. During that time, you cultivate and nurture strong relationships with your clients and your staff. With so...

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Top Three Reasons Advisors Sell Their Practice

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Top Three Reasons Advisors Sell Their Practice

Over the last five years, the demand for practice acquisitions has skyrocketed. This increase in demand is fueled by greater access to capital, a...

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Profitability in Financial Advisor Practices

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Profitability in Financial Advisor Practices

Any smart business owner knows that it’s not enough to generate revenue. You also must generate a comfortable profit in order to offset the risks of...

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