Contingency Planning FAQ's
This varies significantly based on the type of practice and payment terms – as this is dependent on how much risk there is and who assumes that risk. Common discounts range from 0% up to 35%.
Yes, we do! We believe broker-dealers are a great resource for many, many things. But a broker-dealer being your backstop upon a death, disability, or loss of license is not one of them. In any of those circumstances, the broker-dealer’s goal is to retain the assets and maintain a good public persona. Your goal is to ensure that your beneficiaries are taken care of and receive the value you have spent a lifetime building.
We request you complete a contingency questionnaire. We have a short data gathering worksheet that will allow us to take in the details of your business and personal preferences so we can help provide a plan that meets your needs.
You should review your contingency plan annually. A thorough review includes determining if your contingency partner is still a good fit for you and your clients, determining if the methodologies applied are still appropriate, and updating the multiples, if applicable.
SRG has years of experience helping to set up these types of plans up for our clients. We know your industry. Plus, we have helped our client’s family’s and legal counsel put these plans into action when something has happened. This is the experience we bring to each client’s plan.
We strive for excellence and, as a result, we are always learning, adapting, and revising our deliverables and resources to ensure that you receive a fair, accurate, and timely solution as the industry changes.
We are neutral. We are not affiliated with a broker-dealer or custodian and can provide the advice that is best for you. We also pride ourselves on service – providing high-touch, high-quality solutions to our clients.
Julia Sexton, CVA, Director of Strategic Organizational Planning
Courtney Sobkow, Project Coordinator