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RIA valuations too specific to base on other sales

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.

Are Advisor Mergers or Acquisitions Worth It?

Added on November 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Many firms facing increased overheads and infrastructure costs in the next few years are considering acquisition or merger strategies as a survival or growth strategy.

Why So Many Mergers and Acquisitions Miserably Fail

Added on October 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Mergers and acquisitions are tough – that’s why so many fail; not because on paper they were not a sound business move, but because little or no attention was paid to the people involved in the M&A.

Successful Succession: Why You Really DO Need a Plan

Added on October 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: If you are in the business of dispensing financial advice and/or managing wealth for high net worth individuals, you are likely familiar with the statistics showing that this is a greying industry.

Armed with hefty new war chest, Mariner vows M&A comeback

Added on October 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: After sitting on the sidelines for nearly three years, Mariner, which has over $9 billion in AUM, plans to make seven to 10 acquisitions next year, targeting firms across the country with between $250 million and $1 billion in AUM, says Mariner CEO Marty Bicknell..

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