2024 Advisor Mid-Year M&A Update

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2024 Mid-Year Advisor M&A Highlights

Originally released on July 17, 2024, Succession Resource Group’s semi-annual Advisor M&A Update provides guidance to thousands of financial advisors preparing to grow, transition and sell their advisory firms. This report’s findings are based upon 45 deals completed from January through June of 2024, shining a spotlight on the greatest opportunities, challenges, and trends facing the wealth management industry today. Download our digestible infographic to learn about the current valuation multiples for RIAs, deal structures, the changing landscape of advisor financing, and much more. DOWNLOAD NOW

2024 Advisor M&A Highlights

Originally released in February 2024, Succession Resource Group’s semi-annual Advisor M&A Update provides guidance to thousands of financial advisors preparing to grow, transition and sell their advisory firms. Download our infographic to learn about the 2024 valuation multiples for RIAs, deal structures, the changing landscape of advisor financing, and much more. DOWNLOAD NOW

Teaming Advice When Preparing for a Merger

If you’re showing up to virtual presentations or conferences, you’ve likely noticed a recurring topic that’s been buzzing around the industry: teaming up and preparing for a potential merger. Hopefully, you’ve sat in on a few of these discussions, and if you’re reading this you’ve probably considered a teaming scenario to some extent. Many advisors we’ve worked with find the concept intimidating, however, with the right approach and some careful planning, you can navigate this process like a pro. So, let’s dive right in!

Acquiring a Financial Practice? Avoid These Common Points of Contention

For anyone who has siblings, or is raising siblings, you might be familiar with the “Fair Share” tactic. Two siblings are told to share the last cookie in the jar. One sibling is tasked with splitting the cookie, while the other gets to choose which half of the broken cookie is theirs to enjoy. Doing so ensures that each sibling gets a fair share of the treat, despite their personal interest, with minimal bickering in the end.  

Acquiring a Financial Practice? Avoid These Common Points of Contention

Introduction For anyone who has siblings, or is raising siblings, you might be familiar with the “Fair Share” tactic. Two siblings are told to share the last cookie in the jar. One sibling is tasked with splitting the cookie, while the other gets to choose which half of the broken cookie is theirs to enjoy. Doing so ensures that each sibling gets a fair share of the treat, despite their personal interest, with minimal bickering in the end.  

2023 Advisor M&A and Equity Highlights

In 2022, we saw challenging employment conditions and financial markets. However, merger and acquisition activities in the finance industry remain strong! In today’s economic environment, the looming instability continues to bring many M&A aspects into question for both growing and selling advisors. If you’re contemplating buying or selling a financial practice, or are looking to stay current on industry developments, this infographic will highlight the most interesting industry trends and data from 2022. Download our digestible infographic to learn about the current valuation multiples for RIAs, deal structures, the changing landscape of advisor financing, and much more.   DOWNLOAD NOW

Buying a Book of Business: How to Acquire a Financial Practice

Whether you are just starting out as a financial advisor or you are simply looking to expand your established business, buying an existing book of business could be the right move for you. Opportunities for business acquisitions are becoming ever more common, as the average age of many financial advisors edges closer to retirement.

How to Acquire a Financial Practice

Those employed as financial advisors will likely come to a time in their career where they would like to make a vertical move. Once this stage is reached, there are few clear paths available. Some may decide to dig their heels in and open their own financial advisory firm, scrounging up clients where they can and providing the best possible service to ensure the success of their practice.

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