Succession Planning
Learn how top financial advisors and firms handle succession planning and what industry experts suggest is key to getting it right.
Buy, Sell or Grow? For S- and C-Corps, It's Complicated
By Peter Nesvold and James CoferTax and legal issues complicate the ability of these firms to finance growth and succession. Here are some options.
March 10, 2021
What's Next for Cambridge as It Turns 40The Fairfield, Iowa-based broker-dealer has managed to thrive despite challenges including intense competition from larger rivals.
March 09, 2021
Cetera Buys $490M BD, RIA in PhiladelphiaThe purchase of Magis Financial Partners was finalized March 1, Cetera says.
March 04, 2021
You Advise Your Clients to Sell High. Why Not Take Your Own Advice?If you've been building your advisory business for decades, now may be the ideal time to sell your practice.
March 03, 2021
$1.2B RIA Leaves Merrill to Create New FirmThe principals of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania-based Amplius Wealth Advisors previously worked for a boutique wealth group within Merrill.
February 23, 2021
How M&A 'Merge-Ins' Can Enhance RIA DealsThis option can benefit both buyers and sellers.
February 03, 2021
What Advisors Should (and Shouldn't) Learn From Jeff BezosJoel Bruckenstein, David DeVoe, Doug Boneparth and others discuss Bezos' approach to tech and succession planning as he prepares to step aside as Amazon CEO.
June 18, 2020
Succession Planning Strategy: Convert to an RIA FirstThe wirehouse model of retirement often leaves money on the table.