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Year-End Entity Maintenance Checklist: Position Your Business for a Stronger Year Ahead
An RIA firm owner’s roadmap to increasing your firm’s value in a sustainable way that enhance your firm’s market value
The RIA & Advisor Dissolution Playbook
Dissolve Your RIA the Right Way. Dissolving your RIA is rarely simple. It requires thoughtful coordination across legal, tax, compliance,
Succession & Next-Gen Leadership: Insights from Industry Veterans
In this session, two founders and CEOs — David Grau Jr. of Succession Resource Group and Jeff Concepcion of Stratos
Employment Agreements: The 10 Most Commonly Asked Questions
Overview This resource is designed to help financial services business owners navigate one of the most important, but often overlooked,
Contingency Agreement Types: Protect What Matters Most
Secure Continuity, No Matter What. Overview Contingency planning at SRG is a proactive service designed for business owners who want
Divorce Valuations: A Purpose-Built Process for Litigated Matters
Divorce valuations at SRG are not ordinary business valuations, they are litigation tools. Every step of our process is designed
Equity Compensation: A Technical Comparison between Restricted Equity Grants
Equity grants are a powerful way to reward and retain top talent, align employees with long-term business success, and support
Entity Health Check: Is Your Structure Supporting or Hindering Your Growth
In this replay, Nicole Frey, CFP®, walks through how your firm’s entity structure affects growth, compliance, and succession readiness. Use
Practice Value Assessment Tool Overview
Whether you’re planning for succession, preparing to sell, or simply tracking your firm’s value over time, SRG’s Practice Value Assessment
Why SRG Delivers Real ROI
What’s the real ROI of hiring SRG? Our latest infographic breaks down why firms choose SRG, not just for answers,
When Your Key Stakeholders Want to Help You Sell: 4 Things to Watch For
When your successor, internal buyer or home office wants to “help you sell,” it can be a win or a
Legal/Tax/M&A: Where Your Professionals Fit Into Your M&A and Succession Plan
Discover how to align the right professionals with the right phase of your M&A or succession plan — without wasting
Contingency Planning FAQ
What is a contingency plan? A contingency plan is an agreement between two or more advisors designed to protect your
A Legacy Preserved Under Pressure
When Time Is Short, the Right Partner Makes All the Difference Succession planning after advisor death is one of the
New York State Entity Publication Guide
Congratulations on forming your LLC with the New York Secretary of State! To help you meet the state’s requirements, we’ve
Selling My RIA as a Financial Advisor, Prioritizing Client Fit Over Highest Offer
John’s Journey John Gunn was the Managing Principal of John L. Gunn & Associates, LLC, a Portland-based Registered Investment Advisory
The Seller’s Playbook What to Know Before You Let Go
Learn what it takes to successfully sell your financial advisory practice. This session walks through the key steps to prepare
Empowering Advisors, Enhancing Transitions
Empowering Advisors, Enhancing Transitions Discover how SRG helps institutions support advisor growth and retention through expert guidance, seamless transitions, and
Selling to Your Kids? Why Family Deals Demand Extra Scrutiny
Selling your RIA practice to a son, daughter, or other family member might feel like a natural, low-stress transition, because
Inside a Real-Life Succession Plan-Lessons from Start to Finish
Get the unfiltered truth from Horizon Wealth Partners’ Chris Pazienza and Patrick Carpenter as they reveal how they navigated ownership
Breaking the Cycle | Compensation Strategies That Protect Value & Drive Growth
Valuation expert Ryan Grau, CVA, CBA, and compensation strategist Julia Sexton, CVA, reveal the most common comp mistakes—and how to
5 Must Have Items for Your Equity Grant Plan
Thinking about granting equity to your key people? Read this first. Before you roll out an equity plan, make sure
2025 Advisor M&A Highlights
Originally released on January 22, 2025, Succession Resource Group’s 9th annual Advisor M&A Review provides guidance to thousands of financial