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Contingency Planning Resources for Financial Advisors
Plan for the Unexpected Creating a contingency plan is one of the most important — and most overlooked — things you can do as a business owner, especially in a highly regulated industry. We create simple yet effective turnkey solutions for financial services professions (independent RIAs, financial advisors, accountants, and agents) looking to protect their clients, family, and their business by leveraging years of experience, industry-specific form agreements, and strategic planning resources from SRG. Learn more about our Contingency Planning Services Contingency Plans for Financial Professionals 3‑minute read A quick overview of the main types of contingency agreements (buy‑sell, reciprocal, retainer) and when each structure makes the most sense. Read the Overview Death/Disability Considerations – Ep. 21 30-minute listen A candid discussion on what most advisors overlook in their death and disability planning, and how to avoid leaving your clients and family with chaos instead of a clear plan. Listen to the Episode Contingency Planning FAQs for Finical Advisors 5‑minute read Straightforward answers to the questions advisors ask most: partners, valuation, discounts, funding, taxes, and what happens if your chosen partner can’t follow through. View the Top FAQs Protect Your Loved Ones Plan for unforeseen events such as death, disability, and loss of license. Ensure your legacy is passed on to those for whom you have worked so hard. Protect Your Business’ Value Whether you have identified a contingency partner or not, we can help you create a written plan to ensure the business and clients are taken care of and your family receives value should something ever happen.
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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 advisors, Kristen Grau and Ryan Grau shared how to think like a buyer, use valuation as a preparation tool, and set realistic expectations for a future sale or succession. Watch the replay to learn what drives value, what buyers really look for, and how to strengthen your firm’s position before it’s time to transition. Watch the Replay Related Resources Your Guide to Increase the Value of Your BusinessStart growing your value today → Seller Readiness E-bookDownload this guide → Due Diligence ChecklistStart With the Right Checklist → Selling Your Practice with Expert Advocacy Hear real stories from advisors who’ve been there → Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.
Merger Support
A Landmark Merger in the Ameriprise Network Learn how SRG helped make it happen → Related Resources Merger Checklist View the checklist today → Thinking About a Merger? Start Here Read SRG’s top teaming advice for advisors preparing to merge → The Fine Print Podcast: Strategies for Building Enduring Wealth Leadership lessons for building a firm that endures → Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.
Deal Support
Watch the Replay Related Resources The Succession Resource Group 2025 Advisor M&A Report Read our press release → 2025 M&A Infographic Download this infographic → Seller Readiness E-book Download this guide → Selling Your Practice with Expert Advocacy Hear real stories from advisors who’ve been there → Inside a Real-Life Succession Plan See how other advisors navigated their transition → Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.
Deal Support
Related Resources 2025 M&A Infographic Download this infographic → Seller Readiness E-book Download this guide → Due Diligence Checklist Start Your Due Diligence the Right Way → Selling Your Practice with Expert Advocacy See how other advisors navigated their transition → Inside a Inside a Real-Life Succession Plan Explore Real Advisor Journeys → Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.
Valuation
Related Resources Six Events that Require a ValuationSee if it’s time to value your firm → Your Guide to Increase the Value of Your BusinessStart growing your value today → 2025 Advisor M&A Review Check Out the Infographic→ Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.
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 consolidating practices the right way—why to merge, how to divide ownership fairly, and how to design compensation that keeps everyone whole. They compare common starting points (expense-sharing vs. fully separate practices), show how an equity-centric ensemble drives scale, continuity, and talent retention, and stress starting with a formal valuation. For Northwestern Mutual specifically, they explain assigning W-2 risk revenue to the entity, “trigger-event” risk if an agent departs, and SRG’s with-and-without valuation model to handle renewals. The replay covers pre-/post-merger cash-flow analysis, quick wins (grid bumps, cost reductions), entity choices (LLC vs S-Corp) including a two-tier LLC/S-Corp structure, governance and voting design, and ongoing entity maintenance. Watch the Replay Related Resources Entity Maintenace Program Stay Protected, Stay Compliant, Stay Confident. → Six Events that Require a Valuation Is It Time for a Valuation?→ Due Diligence ChecklistStart With the Right Checklist → Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.
Entity Health Check: Is Your Structure Supporting or Hindering Your Growth
In this replay, Nicole Frey, CFP®, walks through how your firm’s entity structure affects growth, compliance, and succession readiness. Use the Health Scorecard to follow along in real time and see if your business is Optimized (22), Healthy (17–21), or Needs Improvement. Watch the Replay Related Resources Entity Health ScorecardFollow Along and Find Out Your Score → Spring Clean Your Business See What You Can Do → 2025 Advisor M&A Infographic Download Now → Get Your Entity Health Score Card A simple, actionable tool to evaluate your firm’s structure Your entity structure is more than paperwork — it’s the foundation of your business. The Entity Health Score Card helps you quickly assess how well your current structure supports growth, compliance, and succession readiness. Answer a few questions, calculate your score, and uncover clear next steps to protect and optimize your firm. DOWNLOAD NOW Grab A Valuation We offer a variety of solutions and turnaround times to fit your needs. Join myCompass Our membership club grants you inside tips and opportunities to grow. Review our Seller Services We’re here to ensure you secure the best buyer, price and terms.