Valuing Your Financial Practice: What you need to know in today’s market
As a financial advisor, understanding the value of your business is essential for planning your long-term financial success. Whether you’re looking to merge with another firm, planning for retirement, or creating a strategy for growth and improvement, a valuation provides insights into your business’s worth and the key factors that drive its value. In this webinar, we’ll cover fundamentals about business appraisals in today’s market, including: Making sure the analysis and report are correct for your specific circumstances Most appropriate approaches for determining value Key value drivers – What factors are most important Current state of the market Strategies to improve the value of your business Don’t miss out on this informational session that will help you make informed decisions about your business and to create a plan for long-term financial success. Fill out the form now and watch on demand! Watch Recording Resources [Blog Post]Three Ways to Build Value in Your Advisory Practice → [E-Book] Your Guide to Increase the Value of Your Business → [Infographic]10 Reasons to Value Your Advisory Practice Annually → [SRG Off Script]Understand and Leverage Your Firm’s Value → Learn more about SRG’s Valuation Services. Schedule your free consultation below! Presenters Ryan Grau, CVA, CBA Director of Valuations
SRG Off Script: RIA Tax Considerations with Succession and Selling
As an advisor, you know that selling/buying a business is a major step for any founder/owner. Between the valuation, timeline, cash flow analysis, deal structure, and contracts, it’s enough to make your head spin. But, one of the most overlooked parts of M&A and succession planning is the tax strategy and how to leverage it to your advantage. Date: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 Time: 11 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. CST In this SRG Off Script, we will answer your questions on the various tax considerations when selling a business or sharing equity. If you’ve ever wondered how to maximize the tax result in a sale/merger, how to get long-term capital gains, the nuances of family succession planning and taxes, or even just the right entity structure to minimize taxes, this is the session for you. Submit your question(s) at registration or live during the webinar! SRG Off Script is a monthly webinar series hosted by President David Grau Jr. David along with other industry experts provide insight and address questions related to all stages of managing a financial practice. Have a request for future SRG Off Script session topics? Let us know at registration or email marketing@successionresourcegroup.com Watch Recording Resources Download Presentation Deck → [White Paper]Sunset vs. Succession: Realizing the Value of a Career in Financial Advice [Blog Post]What is Phantom Equity and How is it Used? → [SRG Services]Succession Planning →Seller Advocacy →SecondLook™ →Deal Support → Learn more about SRG’s Selling & Succession services. Schedule your free consultation below! Presenters David Grau Jr., MBA President/Founder
SRG Off Script: Understand and Leverage Your Firm’s Value
When it’s time to have your business valued, most advisors struggle with where to start. Most assume business valuations are a “one-size-fits-all” process and engage the firm with the lowest price. However, choosing the wrong type of valuation can result in a waste of time, effort, and money, and can result in a grossly misstated value. Join our latest SRG Off Script where advisor valuations expert Ryan Grau CVA, CBA provides guidance on how to perform your due diligence when selecting a valuation service provider and address the valuation questions that matter most to you. SRG Off Script is a monthly webinar series hosted by President David Grau Jr. David along with other industry experts provide insight and address questions related to all stages of managing a financial practice. Have a request for future SRG Off Script session topics? Let us know at registration or email marketing@successionresourcegroup.com Watch Recording Resources Three Ways to Build Value in Your Advisory Practice → Are YOU Hurting the Value of Your Business? → Revenue Sharing: Variable Comp and Your Value → Learn more about SRG’s Valuation services. Schedule your free consultation below! Presenters David Grau Jr., MBA President/Founder Ryan Grau, CVA, CBA Director of Valuations
Everything Equity
Join SRG’s webinar, Everything Equity, presented by Nicole Frey, CFP®, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about equity sharing. In this information-packed webinar, you can expect to learn: Key components of equity sharing Identifying the best plan for you and your company Differences between phantom equity to real equity Who should participate in equity sharing plans Tax considerations and implications Expert insights into rewarding key employees Retaining top talent Developing the next-generation ownership plan Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field. Fill out the form to watch the webinar on demand! Watch Recording Resources [SRG Off Script]Succession & Equity Sharing Q&A → [Blog Post]How Does Equity Compensation Work? [Blog Post]What is Phantom Equity and How is it Used? → [SRG Services] Valuation →Entity Support →Employment Resources → Learn more about SRG’s Equity Sharing Service. Schedule your free consultation below! Presenters Nicole Frey, CFP® Project Manager
SRG Off Script: Advisor Compensation
In the latest of SRG’s monthly webinar series, SRG Off Script, David Grau Jr. and Nicole Frey, CFP® address the topic of employee compensation and talent retention in your business. SRG Off Script is a monthly webinar series hosted by President David Grau Jr. David along with other industry experts provide insight and address questions related to all stages of managing a financial practice. Have a request for future SRG Off Script session topics? Let us know at registration or email marketing@successionresourcegroup.com Watch Recording Resources Five Best Practices To Create An Effective Compensation Plan → Five Building Blocks of an Attractive Compensation Model → Learn more about SRG’s Employment Resources service. Schedule your free consultation below! Presenters David Grau Jr., MBA President/Founder Nicole Frey, CFP® Project Manager
SRG Off Script: Building Greater Enterprise Value
https://youtu.be/yEeT5_KRqW4 In the latest of SRG’s monthly webinar series, SRG Off Script, David Grau Jr. addresses the topic of building greater value in your business. Submit your question(s) at registration or live during the webinar! SRG Off Script is a monthly webinar series hosted by President David Grau Jr. David along with other industry experts provide insight and address questions related to all stages of managing a financial practice. Have a request for future SRG Off Script session topics? Let us know at registration or email marketing@successionresourcegroup.com Learn more about SRG’s services: Valuation & Equity Sharing. Schedule your free consultation today! Presenters David Grau Jr., MBA President/Founder
SRG Off Script: Succession & Equity Sharing Q&A
https://youtu.be/L87GvTcmIeg In the latest monthly webinar series titled SRG Off Script, David Grau Jr. answers your questions surrounding succession planning best practices, equity-sharing strategies, and other ways to attract and retain top talent. Submit your question(s) at registration or live during the webinar! SRG Off Script is a monthly webinar series hosted by SRG President David Grau Jr. David along with other industry experts provide insight and address questions related to all stages of managing a financial practice. Have a request for future SRG Off Script session topics? Let us know at registration or email marketing@successionresourcegroup.com Learn more about SRG’s services: Succession Planning & Equity Sharing. Schedule your free consultation today! Presenters David Grau Jr., MBA President/Founder
5 Land Mines that Could Blow Up the Value of Your Practice
https://youtu.be/fPgMwWHtgDo How safe is the value of your practice? You’ve built a successful practice, the stock market is setting records, and the DOL was just struck down by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals – what could go wrong?! Join industry expert David Grau Jr. as he shares five of the most frequent “land mines” lurking out there for advisors. With practices values for reps, RIA, agents, and accounts at record levels, and your business likely being one of your most valuable assets, David will share five specific issues that are incredibly prevalent but easily solved for that could affect the value of your practice. About David Grau, Jr., MBA:David Grau Jr. is the founder and CEO of Succession Resource Group. He is currently one of the leading speakers in the financial services industry on mergers and acquisitions of independently owned financial services firms, as well as valuation strategies and practice continuity issues, with over 200 presentations to his credit. In the past five years, he has spoken at a variety of the industry’s leading firms, including LPL Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise Financial, MetLife, ING, AIG, Fidelity, Jackson National, Prudential, FSI and at many FPA chapters around the country. As an expert on advisor valuation, acquisition and succession planning, David has assisted hundreds of advisors and other professionals buy, merge, sell, and craft their transition plan for the sale of their business over the last decade.
3 Reasons Every Advisor Should Have an Entity
https://youtu.be/hkRMRGrtqZs As an advisor and small business owner, you should use a formal equity structure, such as an LLC or corporation. This is a normal step for most independent RIAs, but is slightly more complicated for independent registered reps since you are personally licensed and compensated. In addition, the recent advisor IRS tax court case even further confused most advisors and their local tax/legal counsel. It is important (and indeed possible) to set up and use an entity as it will help you in almost all cases. The reasons why might surprise you. Join us as we talk about the 3 key reasons why you shouldn’t be operating as just a sole proprietor and most importantly, HOW you can set this up correctly the first time. Whether you already have an entity or looking into how you can set up and use one compliantly, join us to learn about why you need one, how to do it, and how SRG can make the process turnkey for you. About David Grau, Jr., MBA:David Grau Jr. is the founder and CEO of Succession Resource Group. He is currently one of the leading speakers in the financial services industry on mergers and acquisitions of independently owned financial services firms, as well as valuation strategies and practice continuity issues, with over 200 presentations to his credit. In the past five years, he has spoken at variety of the industry’s leading firms, including LPL Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise Financial, MetLife, ING, AIG, Fidelity, Jackson National, Prudential, FSI and at many FPA chapters around the country. As an expert on advisor valuation, acquisition and succession planning, David has assisted hundreds of advisors and other professionals buy, merge, sell, and craft their transition plan for the sale of their business over the last decade.
RIA M&A: Compliance 101
https://youtu.be/AQsLbR-KLWI Buying or selling an RIA is a significant step, whether you are a buyer or a seller. For a buyer, it means rapid growth and achieving scale. For the seller, it is the final chapter in a long story that needs to end well. As you think about selling your RIA, or buying one, few advisors proactively consider the compliance considerations and steps related to RIA mergers and acquisitions. Key topics we’ll address: Join M&A expert David Grau Jr. of Succession Resource Group as he discusses and interviews John Carr, JD, an industry veteran and compliance guru. Together they will discuss the following best practices when structuring a deal: Critical compliance considerations What to watch out for Best practices for communicating with clients How and when to use negative consent How to avoid compliance issues Presenters David Grau Jr., MBA CEO/President of Succession Resource Group John Carr, JD Principal Attorney of Carr Butterfield, LLC