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Hanson McClain taps private equity for first merger

Added on January 2018 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Hanson McClain Advisors, tapping funds from Parthenon Capital Partners, its private equity partner, is merging with Simply Money Advisors, headed by Nathan Bachrach and Ed Finke.

Voices CEO sees M&A impact in fiduciary delay

Added on December 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Financial advisors’ value will grow in 2018, on the strength of new technology tools, M&A deals and a sense of relief around the fiduciary rule.

What's driving RIA valuations?

Added on December 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Exactly how RIAs are valued is a matter of long-standing debate, and the topic is more relevant than ever in the midst of a red-hot market. According to Vic Esclamado, managing director at DeVoe & Company there are three drivers of value RIAs can't afford to ignore: growth, cash flow and risk.

Why private equity wants a piece of the RIA market

Added on December 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Several factors, including consolidation in the independent advice industry and PE's own growing mountain of cash, are fueling the zeal to invest

How to make an RIA attractive to buyers

Added on November 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: CHICAGO - Two advisory firms can have nearly identical revenue and assets under management. Yet if one structures its business in specific, strategic ways, it can command more than twice the valuation of a lifestyle-oriented practice — even if the other firm is larger.

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