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Mergers and Acquisitions 101: M&A for Financial Advisors
Originally Published on November 18, 2020 What Exactly Is M&A? The term “mergers and acquisitions” (M&A) broadly refers to the
Financial advisor pay is ‘one of the most powerful strategic levers’ for RIAs
By: Tobias SalingerPublishing Date: March 17, 2026 Registered investment advisory firms or other advisory practices must create career paths and
2026 Advisor M&A Highlights Infographic
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Grow Your Firm Without Limiting Your Future Exit Options
Watch the Replay Are Your Growth Decisions Expanding or Limiting Your Future Exit Options? Many advisors focus on growth without
Why Relying on Your Broker-Dealer to Sell Your Practice Is a Costly Mistake
Why your broker-dealer is not a neutral partner in your exit, and why home office referrals often fail. Many advisors
2026 State of Compensation: Pay, Equity & Incentives for RIAs and Advisory Teams
Watch the Replay Is Your Compensation Plan Helping You Grow or Holding You Back? Not sure what to pay your
Phantom Equity Plan Options: Liquidation Rights (LR) vs. Appreciation Rights (AR)
Introduction Phantom equity plans allow firms to reward and retain key team members by providing an economic interest in the
Succession Planning 101: Steps and Processes for Advisory Companies
Introduction All businesses, regardless of type and size, have an organizational structure that determines how the company is managed on
How to Maintain Client Experience and Retain Staff When Selling to an Outside Buyer
A practical roadmap for readiness, people, and a smooth client transition Selling a financial planning practice is not just a
Larger firms, rising multiples: Is this the new standard for advisor M&A?
By: Steve RandallPublishing Date: February 9, 2026 The M&A landscape for financial advisory practices is heating up, with 2025 emerging as
How Firms Use Equity Stakes to Retain Top Advisor Talent, Drive M&A
By: Tobias SalingerPublishing Date: January 27, 2026 Internal transactions in which financial advisors buy equity in their firms represent a
2026 Advisor M&A Review
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Everything You Need To Understand Liquidation Rights
Liquidation rights, also known as liquidation preferences, are a key element in contract negotiations for mergers and acquisitions. They determine
Should Financial Advisors List Their Practice? The Truth Behind RIA Practice Listings
The Truth About Listing a Financial Advisory or RIA Practice — And Why It’s a Strategic Advantage, Not a Weakness.
RIA Leaders: Top 10 firms by number of financial advisors for 2025
By: Tobias SalingerPublishing Date: November 25, 2025 Whether or not publicly traded wealth management firms disclose their headcounts of financial
The RIA founder’s dilemma: Choose your successor or sell
By: Tobias SalingerPublishing Date: November 24, 2025 This is the 28th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias
Building a Lasting Legacy Through Equity Sharing with Brian Cochran
Turning Ownership Into Opportunity For Brian Cochran’s second-generation advisory firm, the path toward long-term success required more than just organic
The top fee-only RIAs ranked by AUM in 2025
By: Tobias SalingerPublishing Date: November 19, 2025 Read the full article here. The excerpt below is a brief snippet. To
Planning for internal RIA succession? Experts say it takes a decade
By: Tobias SalingerPublishing Date: November 17, 2025 This is the 27th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias
Equity Compensation: A Technical Comparison between Restricted Equity Grants
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Attorney vs Succession Resource Group
Think Your Attorney Can Handle It? Think Again. Many advisors believe their attorney can “handle it”, but that’s where critical
5 Reasons to Start Your Exit Plan Now
Protect the future of your firm, your clients, and your legacy with SRG’s “5 Reasons to Start Your Exit Plan
Value vs. Price: What Every Financial Advisor Needs to Know About Firm Valuation
Value vs Price: What Every Advisor Needs to Know Your most valuable asset in your business is the client relationships