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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
Selling Your Advisory Practice to a Friend | Financial Advisor Guide
A look at valuation risks, emotional dynamics, and why familiarity doesn’t ensure a smooth transition. Why Financial Advisors and RIA
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
Watch the Replay 2026 Flagship M&A Highlights Webinar for RIAs and Financial Advisors Powered by SRG’s 10th annual review of
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
Empower your team and strengthen the long-term health of your business with SRG’s “Equity Compensation: A Technical Comparison Between Restricted
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
Every business has a value, but that number is not the same as what it will sell for. Understanding the
What is Your Practice Really Worth?
Every Ameriprise advisor wonders about “the number,” but valuation goes far beyond the math. In this exclusive session for Ameriprise
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
From Siloed to Synergized: How to Merge Advisory Practices the Right Way
In this NM-focused session, SRG’s Ryan Grau (Valuations Director) and Nicole Frey (Director, Team Solutions) walk advisors through merging or
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