by Matt Sonnen | Nov 28, 2016 | M&A
As conference season winds down in the wealth management industry, everyone seems to be discussing the “mega trends” that are leading to consolidation in the RIA space. From aging advisors, to low-cost online competition, to more strict regulatory requirements...
by Anna Maria Garcia | Aug 24, 2016 | M&A
For an RIA, onboarding a wirehouse advisor or advisory team and incorporating them into your firm is an intriguing concept, but seems daunting to most. The biggest question RIAs always have is, “Where do I begin?” There are often so many unfamiliar nuances...
by COO Society | Apr 19, 2016 | COO Best Practices, M&A
As the wealth management industry continues to age, the number of advisory firms that will be transitioned due to succession planning or principal retirement is expected to increase dramatically. In fact, 2015 was the largest year on record for RIA mergers and...
