2020 Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions Review
In the 2020 Advisor M&A Review, we will look back at the mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry in 2019 to provide you with the most current and interesting information affecting your practice’s value. Our CEO, David Grau Jr., will review key observations of the market for buying and selling securities and advisory […]
Best Time to Sell Your Business
Best Time To Sell Your Practice Selling your business is never an easy decision, and knowing when is the right time to start the process makes it even more challenging. Practice values have continued to increase year-over-year, markets have generally been strong but what the future holds remains a question, there is continued pressure on […]
2019 Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions Review
2019 Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions Review Each year, the market for mergers and acquisitions of advisors continues to evolve and become more complex. In our 2019 Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions Review, we will look back at the mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry in 2018 to provide you with the most current and […]
Advisor to CEO – Best Practices for Your Growing Enterprise
The transition from advisor to how to be a CEO Your first job as a new advisor was to understand the industry and products, then get clients. Here you are, years later – you have great clients, you’re growing, and you’ve hired a good team. Whether by design or by default, you now find yourself […]
5 Mistakes to Avoid During an Acquisition
The Major Mistakes to Avoid During an Acquisition You’ve got a deal with another advisor but now what? Erik Pahlow, Executive Vice President of SRG, covers the steps from identifying your successor or seller, to closing the deal, and everything in between. He will also share the five biggest mistakes to avoid during an acquisition […]
5 Land Mines that Could Blow Up the Value of Your Practice
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 […]
2018 Advisor M&A Review
Each year, the market for mergers and acquisitions of advisors continues to evolve and become more complex. In our 4th annual review, we will look back at the mergers and acquisitions in the financial services industry in 2017 to provide you with the most current and interesting information affecting their practice’s value. Our two panelists, […]
Benchmark Your Way to a More Valuable Practice
One of the most commonly asked questions of our valuation clients is, “How do I compare to my peers? What could I do better?” This webinar will provide the key value driving metrics in a financial services practice and provide exclusive industry data for a variety of practice sizes – identifying what you are doing […]
3 Reasons Every Advisor Should Have an Entity
3 Reasons Every Advisor Should Have an Entity 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 […]
5 Best Practices to Protect the Value of Your Business
Protecting the Value of Your Business With the model rules passed for state-registered RIAs, similar rules proposed by the SEC, and FINRA Rule 2040 – EVERY advisor should have a contingency plan in place, yet less than 10% actually do. Join this fast-paced session to learn the 5 most important things you should be doing […]