Structuring the Deal [White Paper]
One of the most common mistakes that financial advisors make in the merger and acquisitions (M&A) space is to treat every sale or acquisition target the same way. In this white paper we discuss the importance of applying the appropriate approach, documentation, and deal terms to each unique transition.
Acquisition | External Sale | Deal Structure & Documentation
Sell and Stay®: A Versatile Deal Structure [Webinar]
In today’s marketplace, many sellers are looking for a flexible offramp that allows them to realize value while continuing to work and earn income. Buyers are concerned about effectively servicing acquired clients and finding talent. The Sell and Stay® model is a powerful strategy to align the interests of both buyers and sellers. Originally aired May 5, 2020.
Buying, Selling, & Valuing Financial Practices - M&A Guide
Our latest book, Buying, Selling, & Valuing Financial Practices, shows you how to complete a sale or acquisition while acheiving the best possible terms for both buyer and seller. From valuations to mergers to bank financing, this book provides the perspective and skills you need to work through your deal professionally and efficiently.
Components of a DealWhether you are buying or selling, it is important to understand what is being bought and sold and what expectations both the buyer and seller have of each other. Absent these details, it is difficult, if not impossible, to determine if an offer is fair. In this article we discuss the concept of shared risk / shared reward, how deal terms affect overall purchase price of a business, financing options, tax treatments, and common deal structures.
Deal Structure & Documentation | Acquisition | Tax & Regulatory Issues
Offers in the MailWhen considering the sale of your business it’s important to explore your options, define your priorities, and understand what your business is truly worth. Exploring the sale on the open market and leveraging expert M&A guidance can help you discover the possibilities and confirm whether you’ve got a fair offer on the table already.
The Dangers of Napkin Negotiations
In this industry, professional networking and client prospecting depend on your charisma and ability to connect beyond surface pleasantries. But when it comes to selling your business, it’s important maintain confidentiality, and avoid casual negotiations without proper documentation to avoid loss of value.
Deal Structure & Documentation | External Sale | Acquisition
Acquisition Wrap Up - CASE STUDY
When an advisor sells their business they have to find the right fit; the right person to take over their business and their client relationships. This case study details the seller's journey and the sometimes surprising steps of the process that have the most impact on their decision: first-impressions, communication, and third-party pressures.
A Plan for Sellers Checklist
The decision to sell your business doesn’t just jump into your head one day. It takes months, perhaps years of consideration. Just as making the decision takes time, so does the actual process–and the preparation for it. This extensive checklist is designed to help guide you through your options, get your ducks in a row, and understand the realities of this detailed, and often emotional, journey.
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Is Mediation for Your Deal a Good Investment?
Non advocacy support for a transaction ensures someone is looking out for the success of the deal itself. This article explores the misconceptions most advisors have about including an experienced, impartial intermediary in the negotiation of the acquisition or sale of a financial advisory business. Data and client experiences show that an independent mediator can help avoid frustrations, miscommunications, and unexpected last minute fees.
Governance & Control for Shifting Ownership EMS Exclusive Roundtable Talk
FPT transactions experts Rod Boutin, JD and Ericka Langone, JD discuss common areas of governance and control that many owners (existing and future) have concerns about during any (re)structuring or additions to the ownership of a financial services business.
Roundtable Talk - Every Merger Is Unique Our Rod Boutin, J.D. and Ericka Langone, J.D. discuss the uniqueness of each merger transaction using three real life examples from the FP Transitions portfolio. The examples range from a complex 3-way, multi-owner consolidation, to a more common combining of efficiencies and resources, to a planned merger as continuity for two small businesses.
Funding Continuity
Marcus Hagood and Kelsey Herman, JD, discuss the details of funding your continuity plan, including where the money comes from, setting everything up in advance to avoid erroneous chaos, insurance options for death vs. disability, and common deal structuring for sale in the event of unexpected death or disability.
Sell and Stay™: A Unique Path for Unique GoalsA Sell and Stay™ is an alternative path for an advisor who has unique goals and a desire for a career exit that doesn’t fit in any of the more common “exit plan” boxes. Falling somewhere between traditional merger and outright sale, the Sell and Stay™ path allows for more flexibility in your exit to accommodate your unique plans for the future. In this resource, we discuss the mechanics of the strategy, buyer and seller benefits, and important considerations.
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Impact of ConsolidationThe consolidation that we see every day are owners of stronger, sustainable enterprises acquiring smaller, one-generational practices about half their size. As the profession matures, practice owners are compelled to grow and improve—a very natural part of facing competition head on. But, eventually, time and energy begin to wane. As retirement, or the need to simply slow down, begins to appear on the horizon for single-owner practices, advisors are faced with few choices.
Synthetic Equity : A Unique Approach to Compensation [White Paper]
The success of any small business depends on its ability to recruit, reward, and retain talented advisors and support staff. Equity is often used in addition to–or in conjunction with–compensation to achieve these goals. Synthetic equity is a tool set that can provide ownership-level benefits without buying or selling actual stock in an advisory business.
Open Market Redemption- CASE STUDY
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. This case study follows the story of one seller who was left at the proverbial altar by a qualified buyer, then found a better match–and an above market offer–using the FP Transitions open market system.
Continuity Now : Don't Leave Your Business UnprotectedThere are many types of continuity agreements, all with varying levels of protection and formality. A Practice Emergency Plan ensures a level of protection without a defined continuity partner and can act as a safety net for more formalized continuity plans. Practice Emergency Plans leverage our extensive network and expertise to quickly find a qualified buyer, protecting your clients' assets and the value of your business.