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Why the M&A party isn't breaking up — yet

From Financial Plannning
Added on January 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: At first glance, this could be a tall order, considering the highlights of Echelon Partners' RIA M&A DealBook for 2016, which include an all-time high in the number of transactions (138); the second-highest year of breakaway activity (430 moves); the continuing surge in billion dollar deals (42) and a record high for aggregate AUM of acquired RIAs ($144 billion).

 

A New Year's Checklist for Advisors

From WealthManagement.com
Added on January 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: The start of the new year is an opportunity for advisors to not only reflect on the past year but to look ahead at the year to come. In particular, it’s a good time to take stock of the various administrative tasks that require your attention, and to consider the larger strategic decisions that will guide your firm through the next 12 months.

Advisors Shouldn't Play Hard To Get When Switching Firms

From mark elzweig company, ltd
Added on January 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: For the past 30 years, the conventional wisdom has been that advisors who want the best recruiting deals should flaunt bigger offers they have from rival firms to encourage other suitors to raise their bids. But is this really always the best strategy?

M&A Activity Sets New Record High In 2016

From WealthManagement.com
Added on January 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: For the fourth straight year, M&A activity in the wealth management industry set a new record high, according to the "RIA M&A DealBook" from Echelon Partners.   

Six Things Family-Owned Firms Should Know About Succession Planning

From WealthManagement.com
Added on January 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: For family-run firms, a crucial concern centers around ensuring the longevity of the business they’ve spent years building and the assets they may have accrued. It usually means the process of prepping children to take over the business itself, as well as any assets in the firm’s portfolio. NREI consulted with attorneys specializing in succession planning for tips that family-run businesses may want to keep in mind.

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