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How to make an RIA attractive to buyers

From Financial Planning
Added on November 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: CHICAGO - Two advisory firms can have nearly identical revenue and assets under management. Yet if one structures its business in specific, strategic ways, it can command more than twice the valuation of a lifestyle-oriented practice — even if the other firm is larger.

How Do You Beat a Robo-Advisor? Trust

From ThinkAdvisor
Added on November 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: No matter how dire some predictions are for small financial advisory firms, clients still prefer to trust humans rather than machines or software, which is likely to keep an important role for the human advisor.

RIA valuations too specific to base on other sales

From InvestmentNews
Added on November 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Financial advisers looking to catch a ride on the consolidation wave by putting their firm up for sale should be open to the reality that valuations are often more art than science.

Top 3 Tips to Improve Your Website and Better Communicate Your Value

From WealthManagement.com
Added on November 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: As an advisor, your website is one of the most important tools in your arsenal when it comes to growing your business. Word-of-mouth and personal referrals are certainly a great start for bringing in new clients, but no matter what, anyone interested in your business will likely visit your website as part of the vetting process

To 'fix' the broker protocol, bring in the SEC

From InvestmentNews
Added on November 2017 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The foundation of the Protocol for Broker Recruiting, and indeed the stated purpose, is to support client freedom of choice, to permit clients to move with their adviser when they change employment.    

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