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Posted by FP Transitions 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 by FP Transitions 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 by FP Transitions 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 by Laurie Nichols, RLP, CPC & ELI—MP on February 7, 2017
Your Future, Your Choice
If you’ve been reading my recent posts, you know I consider myself a “win-win” gal. You’ve read about how the self-discovery of my real win—not owning the business—was key to not only successfully exiting my business, but also launching what I...
Posted by FP Transitions 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 by FP Transitions 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 by Laurie Nichols, RLP, CPC & ELI—MP on December 7, 2016
Mirror, Mirror
This is the third piece in our series with guest writer Laurie Nichols (read the first here and the second here) that chronicles her personal journey of selling her her business four years ago.
After spending nearly 30 years in financial...
Posted by FP Transitions 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...
Posted by Marcus Hagood on October 18, 2016
SEC Proposed Rule 206(4)-4 & Proposed Amendments to Rule 204-2 Business Continuity & Transition Plans
In past years, the slow and steady migration of independent financial service providers to the independent Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) channel has been well documented. As the number of state and SEC registered advisors continues to swell,...
Posted by Laurie Nichols, RLP, CPC & ELI—MP on October 12, 2016
Someday is Today
After Laurie Nichols out of her business four years ago - a transition that took her on a personal goal-setting journey (read about it in her first guest post here)- she was able to look back on the importance of planning ahead for a successful...
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Posted by FP Transitions 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 by FP Transitions 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...