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Posted by Stuart Smith, JD on March 11, 2020
Structuring Ownership Compensation
Professionals working in the independent financial services industry tend to organize their business the same way as other professional service providers. Whether a dentist, lawyer, or wealth advisor, chances are that the firm owner is both a...
Posted by FP Transitions on January 29, 2020
Cultivating Talent Through Culture (NEW Webcast)
Building a sustainable business requires reaching across the generation gap and tapping into the energy and talent of younger professionals.
Posted by FP Transitions on November 13, 2019
Targeted Growth Solutions for Financial Advisors - FREE eBook Download
Today’s independent financial advisors face an endless array of opportunities (and challenges). The key is to identify impediments before they arise and to develop strategies for tackling the issues that present the greatest opportunities for...
Posted by FP Transitions on October 8, 2019
Entrepreneurs Need Intrapreneurs: Building a Successor Team
Starting an independent financial advisory firm is prime example of industry entrepreneurship. It’s a classic image: regular 18-hour days wearing different hats across the business: CEO, Marketing Director, HR Manager, IT Coordinator, Bookkeeper...
Posted by FP Transitions on September 27, 2019
Plotting Your Exit
When should you start developing your exit plan or succession plan?
The short answer is: start the planning process early. Successful internal succession planning can be a 10- to 15-year process so give yourself adequate time. For advisors who want...
Posted by FP Transitions on September 13, 2019
FPT in the News - The New York Times : Wealth Advisory Firms Are Merging, but What’s in It for Clients?
FP Transitions CEO, Brad Bueermann, weighs in on the "trend" of consolidation among wealth management firms in Friday's New York Times Article, "Wealth Advisory Firms Are Merging, but What's in it for Clients?" by Paul Sullivan. Experts share...
Posted by Stuart Smith, JD on September 13, 2019
A Green Paper for Financial Advisors
We write a fair number of white papers every year. As thought leaders, it is part of our job to share our thinking with independent financial professionals in order to advance the profession. In our consulting work, our clients often challenge us...
Posted by FP Transitions on July 17, 2019
Accessing the Next Stages of Growth
Over the last ten years, increasing numbers of advisors have begun the process of creating sustainable businesses. Many advisors started out as a book or a practice—one-generational models. They took steps to create much more valuable,...
Posted by FP Transitions on May 14, 2019
Technology and Value
Advisors constantly seek an answer to the questions “How can I grow faster?” and “How can I increase the value of my practice?” Generally, their focus is on acquisition. However, growth and value are not singular concepts. In other words, achieving...
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Posted by FP Transitions on May 8, 2019
Impact of Consolidation
There has been a fair amount of talk over the past decades about consolidation in the financial services industry. Most of the white papers and articles addressing this concept have presented it in a negative light as though it signals the end of...
Posted by FP Transitions on May 2, 2019
Coming Soon! Trends in Transactions and Valuation Study
Our new Trends in Transactions and Valuation Study includes expert insight, commentary, and predictions for the state of the financial services industry. The study dives into last year’s M&A numbers and examines how industry businesses and their...
Posted by FP Transitions on April 18, 2019
Rights and Obligations of Equity Ownership
As more wealth management businesses look to internal succession, more new owners are being created. As a next generation advisor, you should consider whether ownership is the right path for you, and it is important to understand what ownership...