Succession Planning Service FAQs
Our succession planning services is for owners/founders seeking to create a plan/roadmap to eventually exit their business and transition it to the next generation of talent on their team. The focus of the work is generally on the founder(s) since they are the ones who need a solution, but succession planning requires involvement from all parties as the plan progresses. As a result, while our work starts with the owner/founders, as the work progresses, most owners choose to integrate their successors into the planning process.
With all service tiers; you will receive dedicated consulting through video meetings, telephone calls, and emails. Clients obtaining Premium Succession Planning support will receive robust cash flow modeling that fully illustrates the planned series of transactions needed to fulfill the plan as well as the necessary contracts to begin implementation of the plan. Clients obtaining Elite Succession Planning support will additionally receive a robust written Succession Blueprint document to further clarify all aspects of the plan, enhanced resources to support decision making and transition planning, and direct coordination with your tax professional(s) to ensure optimal alignment throughout the process.
Each of these services help assist the owner transition their business. However, the methodologies used, potential triggering events, and urgency varies.
Contingency Plans: Contingency Plans are designed to help the owner transition their business to an internal/external licensed advisor (typically within the same broker-dealer/custodian/city and state) immediately in the event of death, disability, and/or loss of license. There is usually a discount applied to contingency plan deals due to the unknown and expedited nature.
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Succession Plans: Succession Plans are designed to help owners intentionally transition their business to internal parties over an extended period of time. These plans can vary in duration, however, the earlier the planning process begins, the more strategies are available to ensure outcomes for involved parties are maximized. While succession plan are designed to address intentional outcomes, once implemented, these plans often times also address triggering events such as death, disability, and/or loss of license.
SRG has years of experience designing and deploying succession plans for our clients. We know your industry and the practical knowledge to help ensure that you, your team, your family, and your legal/tax counsel know how to maintain and implement the 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.
Parker Finot, Project Manager
David Mueller, Project Administrator
