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Posted on March 31, 2017
INTRODUCING Roundtable Talks – A New Video Series
Introducing our new web series: Roundtable Talks. We’ll feature FP experts–along with some guests–sharing their opinions on what’s going on in the financial services industry.
Real experts, real opinions, no script.
Our first episode centers around...
Posted on March 9, 2017
Your Transition Team & Nonadvocacy Support (Excerpt)
The following sections are excerpted from the book Buying, Selling, and Valuing Financial Practices by FP Transitions president and founder David Grau Sr., JD.
Let's highlight the importance of having a strong transition team in your corner as...
Posted on February 17, 2017
Fleischer v. Commissioner: Has Your World Changed?
Probably not.
When one person’s misstep in using a common industry practice gets reported in the press or a blog, a reader may worry if he or she has also strayed. Some have this response to the recent Tax Court case Fleischer v. Commissioner. The...
Posted on January 17, 2017
Succession and The Family Business [VIDEO]
It’s been a while since “keeping it in the family,” assumed your literal family. Yet, many advisors approach succession with pride when they have the opportunity to pass their advisory legacy to a son, daughter, niece, cousin, or other relative.
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Posted on January 10, 2017
Navigating Uncertainty in Turbulent Times [NEW RESOURCE]
Rough Seas
In the heyday of maritime exploration, traveling the world’s oceans promised adventure and immense risk. Turbulent seas and unfavorable weather endangered crews, threatened ships, and spoiled the best-laid plans. Seasoned captains...
Posted on December 6, 2016
Ship vs. Life Raft - What Are YOU Building?
Picture a bright orange life raft floating on a dark blue, storm-tossed ocean. In this durable, well-built, small craft sits an independent financial advisor. Our advisor has a paddle for propulsion – the means by which to move the raft to safer...
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Posted on October 5, 2016
Client Success Story : The Growth Machine [VIDEO]
In the M&A space for the financial services industry, everyone wants to acquire. Few advisors, however, take the time to sit back and think about what they want from the acquisition: what kinds of clients and assets would complement the existing...
Posted on September 27, 2016
CASE STUDY: Open Market Redemption
When it comes to finding the right buyer, the prospective buyer pool need not be large if it is filled with candidates that fit your criteria and are willing to meet your terms.
Our newest case study follows the story of one seller who was left at...
Posted on August 31, 2016
NEW BOOK - Now Available
Our new book Buying, Selling, & Valuing Financial Practices - The FP Transitions M&A Guide is now available. Order your copy here, and watch the video below to find out why our President & Founder, David Grau Sr., JD decided to [literally] write...
Posted on July 1, 2016
M&A Data Release
At FP Transitions, we’ve been valuing financial advisory practices and facilitating their transitions on the open market for almost two decades. In that time we’ve amassed the industry’s largest, most comprehensive database of financial advisor...
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Posted on June 9, 2016
Industry Headwinds [NEW WEBCAST]
In an industry where the ability to adapt is crucial, it speaks volumes that the current volatility is making many financial professionals nervous. New standards, laws, regulators, and even technology threaten to make a huge impact on single-owner...
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Posted on April 20, 2016
Succession Success Story [VIDEO]
FP Transitions client Greg Hoffman found the best match for his business, Hoffman Financial Resources, when he added Ross Lawrence to his team 5 years ago. Ross shared Greg’s commitment to the community and passion for helping the people of Nevada,...