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Summary: In the case of Darrell Reese and Paul Kink, the fact that they were both Raymond James advisors was an important factor in Reese’s quick and seamless purchase of Kink’s Montana advisory firm. But they say they were lucky in their timing, and that they share the same values, thereby making the transition that much smoother.
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Summary: Despite many independent advisers’ desire to appoint an internal successor, many don’t have one lined up.A study released Thursday by Fidelity Investments found that 59% of advisory-firm executives prefer an internal succession but only 27% of firms have next-generation owners in place.
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Summary: Does the old adage, actions speak louder than words, hold true for advisors? In a recent survey, over a third of registered investment advisory firm owners say they are planning to retire in the next 10 years, but many have not put into place the steps necessary to get ready for that reality.
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Summary: Every business needs capital. It’s your stake in that big lifelong game called Success. Your capital empowers you to do a lot more than keep the lights (and computers) on: it’s the foundation for your future growth and your protection during future economic downturns.
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Summary: Mark McGonagle is at a crossroads. Since starting his Boston-based practice, Chestnut Hill Wealth Management Group, two years ago, he’s recruited seven advisors and now has assets of around $175 million. He’s wondering if the next step is to become an office of supervisory jurisdiction for his brokerage firm, Cantella & Co., and focus more on recruiting and compliance, or if he should continue to work directly with clients.
