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Successions and Continuity (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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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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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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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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The Key Types of Financial Advisor Practice Sales

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The Key Types of Financial Advisor Practice Sales

When it comes to selling a practice, advisors have many options available to them. Since most advisors are new to the selling game, the options can...

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Choosing Help for Your Succession

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Choosing Help for Your Succession

When it’s time to sell your practice, you want help from someone you know and trust. Naturally it makes sense to turn to your own broker-dealer...

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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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