From Wall Street Journal Online
Added on June 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Greg Friedman had heard about the benefits a merger would bring to his small practice, things like expanded client services and more revenue.But after his Friedman & Associates joined forces in 2009 with Salient Wealth Management LLC, he was caught off-guard by the dissatisfaction among some of his staffers and clients.
From Financial Planning
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Summary: Here is a scenario that you obviously do not want to picture: You are in a motor vehicle accident and you are severely injured. You cannot work for months; you can’t even make work-related decisions.Who will provide financial advice to your clients while you are away, and how will he or she be compensated? If you are never able to return to work, who will figure out what will happen to your firm and how it will be marketed?
From FA Magazine
Added on June 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: One recent merger of a financial firm from Connecticut with another from New Jersey, a deal that created a regional presence for both companies, offers a lesson to any smaller advisories looking to expand.
From InvestmentNews
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Summary: Many financial professionals have been misled when it comes to being found on Google. High cost search engine optimization strategies just aren't paying off. Financial firms that have artificially worked their way up to Page 1 of Google search results are either not there today or won't be there for long.
From Think Advisor
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Summary: The succession planning process begins with first coming to the conclusion and buying into the idea that the inevitable is going to happen. Whether it’s a voluntary retirement or due to a disability, eventually everyone stops working. However, once advisors accept the inevitable, they can plan for it in a way that they’ll be satisfied with the outcome.
