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How to Structure Seller‑Financed Notes

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How to Structure Seller-Financed Notes: A Step-by-Step Guide for Business Sellers

Worried the buyer might default after you hand over the keys? You should be.

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Negotiating Non-Compete Terms in Practice Sale

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Negotiating Non-Compete Terms in a Practice Sale: What Every Seller Should Know

Thinking about selling your practice? Before you sign, ask yourself: could that non-compete clause cost you your next opportunity, your income, or...

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All-Cash vs Hybrid Deals When Selling

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All-Cash vs Hybrid Deals When Selling a Business: Which Structure Works Best?

In today’s M&A environment, how a deal is structured often matters more than its headline price. Credit is tight. Interest rates are high. Dealmakers...

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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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