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Edelman's Big Private Equity Deal: Can Other RIAs Cash in Too?

Added on October 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Ric Edelman's sweet private equity deal is good news for RIAs, especially other big, media-savvy firms. But the industry icon's latest transaction raises concerns about the risks of investing in a firm so closely associated with its namesake.

Top 10 Lessons for Deal Makers

Added on October 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Since the inception of The Deals & Deal Makers Summit, ECHELON’s mission has been to develop the industry’s most intellectually rigorous event. Here are the 10 Key Takeaways gained by Summit attendees. Do not be surprised if the content within challenges both your preconceptions and conventional wisdom.

The Rising Allure of Super OSJs

Added on October 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Even how they marry intimacy to scale, perhaps it’s no surprise that, in recent years, large regional advisory hubs known as offices of supervisory jurisdiction have proven increasingly popular.

How to Avoid Getting Involved in a Bad Acquisition

Added on September 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Too many advisors rush into acquisitions of other practices, risking being unable to make the transition and losing clients in the process, The Wall Street Journal writes. Avoiding such pitfalls calls for preparation and self-control, experts tell the paper.

Wealth Management M&A Boosts Business for Firms

Added on September 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: CAPTRUST Financial Advisors is in the middle of finalizing its second merger since July after the firm entered into an agreement to fold Parker Carlson & Johnson Investment Management into its wealth management unit.

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