Succession planning

RIAs should begin the selling process by visualizing their ideal situation, investment banker and consultant David DeVoe says in an episode of Financial Planning’s In|Vest Podcast.

Captrust wins a heated battle to expand its North Carolina footprint.

The promotions positions Jim’s son Nathaniel Simons to assume his father’s role as chairman under a succession plan that began about a decade ago.

Since selling a majority of his firm to HighTower, John Egan's AUM has soared 50% and he’s lost 15 pounds. Will other advisors reap benefits from similar deals?

A succession strategy doesn't have to be set in stone, writes columnist Carolyn McClanahan.

Competition with an ever-rising stock market, the difficulty of raising assets and the steady march of time are just a few factors leading managers to the exit.

The interim CEO opens up about the loss of friend and partner Jud Bergman and reveals company strategy going forward at MarketCounsel.

Wealth management’s graying ranks have to consider the best way to cash out of the business.

I helped others plan ahead but it took a personal tragedy to put my own succession plan in place.

The wirehouse is making changes ahead of an expected wave of baby boomer departures.

Industry trends and succession planning prompted the enterprise to leave Advisor Group’s FSC Securities, according to the partner-brothers of the Nettuno Group.

Beyond eye-popping prices and assets changing hands, record M&A is altering the structure of the industry.

A buy-sell agreement should be a priority for almost any practice, no matter the age of the founder or owner.

Buyers and sellers both can benefit from a formula based on the future performance of the business, rather than a metric of current performance.

Atria Wealth Solutions firm Sorrento Pacific recruited a half dozen new advisors in the acquisition and succession-fueled move.

Revenue numbers take a back seat to cultural and leadership intangibles when selecting a partner who will preserve your firm's value and carry it into the future.

It's important to teach younger advisors every aspect of your practice. Start with "I don't know."

Too often succession plans tend to be all-or-nothing. There are better ways.

The freshly recapitalized firm is offering succession services without any custodial or affiliation requirements.