Grow Your Firm Without Limiting Your Future Exit Options
Watch the Replay Are Your Growth Decisions Expanding or Limiting Your Future Exit Options? Many advisors focus on growth without realizing the structural decisions they make today can shape their future exit options. In this on-demand webinar, Succession Resource Group explores how growth-stage RIAs and independent advisory firms can increase enterprise value while preserving strategic flexibility. Learn how firms position themselves to remain scalable, transferable, and attractive in today’s M&A market, while keeping the door open for internal succession, a future sale or merger, capital investment, or long-term independence by choice rather than default. Download the Presentation Deck Here Download Speakers Host David Grau Jr. MBA CEO/President Paper-plane Linkedin-in Host Kristen Grau, CPA, CVA, CEPA Executive Vice President Paper-plane Linkedin-in Host Parker Finot Director of Transaction Advisory Services Paper-plane Linkedin-in
2026 State of Compensation: Pay, Equity & Incentives for RIAs and Advisory Teams
Watch the Replay Is Your Compensation Plan Helping You Grow or Holding You Back? Not sure what to pay your advisors and team in 2026, or whether your current compensation plan is actually competitive? In this on-demand webinar, SRG breaks down real-world compensation benchmarks for RIAs and advisory firms, including salary ranges, bonus structures, phantom equity, and staffing trends across advisor, operations, and executive roles. Using data pulled from valuation and compensation analyses, you’ll see what firms are actually paying and how to align incentives with the behaviors you want, so you can attract and retain talent without letting compensation outgrow the role. Download the Presentation Deck Here Download Speakers Host Julia Sexton, CVA Director of Strategic Organizational Planning Paper-plane Linkedin-in Host Ryan Grau, CVA, CBA Director of Valuations Paper-plane Linkedin-in
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 completed M&A transactions, our Flagship webinar distills what actually happened in the market into clear, decision-ready benchmarks for RIAs and financial advisory firms. Built on the industry’s most comprehensive dataset of verified, closed transactions, this session delivers highly accurate valuation benchmarks and deal insights that go far beyond self-reported surveys. You will learn what is driving multiples, where buyer demand is strongest, and how terms are shifting as the market evolves. We will also break down the valuation metrics advisors care about most, including revenue multiples versus EBITDA multiples, and explain when each applies based on business model, size, profitability, and growth profile. Valuation is only part of the story. This webinar also dives into the deal structures that determine what sellers actually take home, including cash at close, seller notes, and other components that can significantly impact real outcomes. You will leave with clarity on what buyers are prioritizing, what quality firms are commanding in today’s market, and how to position your business for a stronger result. Led by David Grau, Jr. MBA (CEO) and Parker Finot (Director of Transaction Advisor Services), this is a data-backed, practical session designed to help you make smarter decisions with more confidence. Whether you are preparing to build value, buy, sell, or accelerate growth, this will be one of the most actionable hours you can invest in your 2026 planning. Sponsored by Data Contributors Related Resources Download the Slide Deck:Download Deck→ 2026 M&A Press ReleaseRead the Highlights→ 2025 M&A InfographicDownload this infographic→ What’s Next? Get 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.
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.
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.
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 Wealth Partners — shared candid insights on succession planning. They discussed when and how to start the process, stressing that early preparation leads to stronger outcomes and continuity. The conversation covered strategies to protect and maximize enterprise value before transition, giving owners practical ways to future-proof their businesses. A major focus was preparing next-gen advisors for leadership, with actionable steps they can take now to be ready for ownership. For both current owners and emerging leaders, this replay offers experience-driven guidance on navigating succession successfully. Watch the Replay Host David Grau Jr. MBA CEO/President Paper-plane Linkedin-in Host Jeff Concepcion President of Stratos Wealth Partners Linkedin-in
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.
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 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
Legal/Tax/M&A: Where Your Professionals Fit Into Your M&A and Succession Plan
Discover how to align the right professionals with the right phase of your M&A or succession plan — without wasting time or money. This session delivers hard-earned insights from hundreds of real-world advisory firm transitions. Watch the Replay Related Resources Inside a Real Life Succession PlanWatch the Replay → 2025 Advisor M&A Review Check Out the Infographic→ Due Diligence Checklist 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.
The Seller’s Playbook What to Know Before You Let Go
Learn what it takes to successfully sell your financial advisory practice. This session walks through the key steps to prepare your business, navigate the sale, transition clients and staff, and avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re planning to exit soon or just getting started, this webinar offers practical guidance to help you plan with confidence. Watch the Replay Related Resources 10 Tips for Selling Your RIARead the Article → Selling Your Practice with Expert AdvocacyWatch the Replay → Employee Retention Guide for Advisors Read 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.