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Posted by FP Transitions on June 8, 2022
M&A Mid-Year Update
We just got back from Fort Lauderdale where we spoke at the WealthStack RIAEdge conference for WealthManagement.com. James Fisher, FP Transitions’ Vice President of M&A spoke with several advisors onsite. We wanted to take some of the questions...
Posted by FP Transitions on June 3, 2022
Applying Our Own Advice to Ourselves, Not Just Our Clients
"Think about those future goals."
"Hold steady and don't react to the market."
"Remember, we have a plan and it's still well on track."
Throughout the market roller coaster of the Pandemic and now with 2022 rearing its head, advisors are getting...
Posted by FP Transitions on May 26, 2022
4 Tips for Building a Strong Foundation
Designing a sustainable firm is something that requires intentionality. For most advisors, this is always the goal, but having time to monitor your progress and course-correct is simply overwhelming. It gets shelved in the back of our brains, and...
Posted by FP Transitions on May 8, 2022
Recap of the FPT 2022 M&A Market Update
Our summary of the independent advisory M&A market, including a look at real transaction data, context to help advisors understand what's driving the data, and an unbiased look at what's really going on out there.
Posted by FP Transitions on April 11, 2022
Top 6 Ways to Grow Your Business
Business growth is a never-ending, and ever-changing objective of all business owners; financial planners included. While the lingering social effects of the pandemic and the challenges of upscaling during the Great Resignation/ Reshuffle can make...
Posted by FP Transitions on March 29, 2022
Succession Planning Course Corrections
Succession planning is a critical, foundational element in building a sustainable business. Incorporating new talent into your ownership structure is a process that takes continuous planning, evolution, and monitoring. When done correctly,...
Posted by FP Transitions on March 22, 2022
An Unsolicited Offer to Buy – Is It Time to Sell?
The market for wealth management firms has dramatically changed. 20 years ago, people didn’t see resale value in these businesses. When an advisor retired, they hoped they’d find someone who would agree to take over their book. As the industry...
Posted by FP Transitions on March 8, 2022
Enhancing Your Successor Traits as a Woman in Wealth
Enhancing Your Successor Traits as a Woman in Wealth
Written by Jess Flynn, Communications Director at FP Transitions
Recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data details that women comprise 47% of the workforce, but just 29% of senior management...
Posted by FP Transitions on February 23, 2022
LLC vs. Corporation. Which entity structure fits your goals?
LLC vs. Corporation. Which entity structure fits your goals?
Building a solid foundation for your business begins with selecting a legal entity and tax structure that will be most beneficial for your circumstances. When choosing the right entity for...
Posted by FP Transitions on February 17, 2022
Continuity Partner Matching, a Benefit of EMS™ Professional
Recently, a client told us that since she had implemented a formal continuity plan, her clients have felt more comfortable adding assets to their portfolios now that their tenure with her business is protected. This stability of continuity is an...
Posted by FP Transitions on January 3, 2022
The Sell and Stay® Strategy
Everyone has a unique vision of their future; we’re all trying to forge a path with our careers to that end goal where we can take a big breath and simply enjoy the life we’ve earned. While we might have an idea of the specific journey we will...