2024 Advisor Valuations Rebound to All-Time Highs

PORTLAND, Ore. (Feb. 22, 2024) — Succession Resource Group, Inc. (SRG) published its eighth annual review of advisor acquisition activity, unveiling key trends for advisors interested in buying, selling, and succession planning. In this most recent data release, SRG reported on 188 transactions representing more than $25 billion in assets under management. Despite a high-interest rate environment, the M&A market was driven by strong demand, access to capital, increasing valuations, and shifting seller preferences toward larger buyers with the ability to scale. The average RIA/recurring revenue multiple reached 3.02, highlighting a resilient and sustained M&A market.