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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).

 

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.   

Voices Top 10 RIA M&A tips for 2017

From Financial Planning
Added on December 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Thinking of buying or selling an RIA firm in 2017? Here are 10 — OK, 11 — tips that should help.

Slideshow Biggest deals in RIA M&A: No end in sight

From Financial Plannning
Added on December 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Merger and acquisition deals flowed mightily this year, and few expect the torrent to slow in 2017.

Slideshow Mega breakaways: Largest teams to go indie in 2016

From OnWallStreet
Added on December 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The exodus to independence saw a moderate drop-off this year among top-tier advisers. The biggest teams to exit the traditional brokerage model managed a combined $13.3 billion in client assets, and most of them were below the billion-dollar mark. That figure was $18.5 billion in 2015, according to On Wall Street reporting.

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