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Buy the Book: A Growth Strategy Worth Considering: Blog

From Diamond Consultants
Added on August 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The opportunity to take over a book of business is something sought after by virtually every advisor, and most would assume that every such opportunity should be pursued vigilantly. But are there times when advisors should walk away, as tempting as it may be on the surface to add assets—whether they are acquired, inherited from a senior partner, or as a result of strategic alliances.

Why Even the Best-Laid M&A Deals in Wealth Management Can Fail

From WealthManagement.com
Added on July 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Even the most logical, well-thought-out mergers and acquisitions between wealth management firms can fail. But companies can do a lot to make sure they identify a bad fit before it's too late.

5 strategies to boost your RIA's valuation

From Financial Advisor
Added on July 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: [Slide Show] Demand for RIA firms is high, and supply is limited. As a result, some advisers considering retirement are holding off while the value of their business continues to rise.

National Holdings' acquisition of broker-dealer WFG Investments and its 200 advisers called off

From InvestmentNews
Added on July 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: National Holdings' deal to acquire WFG Investments, an independent broker-dealer, has fallen apart.

Latest Mercer move highlights hot M&A demand for smaller firms

From Financial Planning
Added on July 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: RIAs with less than $250 million in AUM remain highly prized in the red-hot M&A market. Mercer’s most recent transaction underscores the desirability of smaller RIAs.

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