From InvestmentNews
Added on February 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Dealmaking among independent financial planners is poised to pick up this year after record merger activity in 2015, according to consulting firm DeVoe & Co.
From Think Advisor
Added on February 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Aspiriant, an employee-owned RIA with over $9 billion in client assets, said it merging with the Glowacki Group, which has some $360 million in assets and is based in Los Angeles.
From Finacial Planning
Added on February 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Long-time owners thinking about selling to a larger firm: check your ego at the door.
From Financial Planning
Added on February 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Advisors surveyed predict that about 20% of total AUM will transfer to the next generation with 10 years. To capture that business, Fidelity is urging advisors to engage the adult children of their existing clients and focus business development activities on younger investors.
From Think Advisor
Added on January 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary; Advisory teams with more than $500 million in assets – or “mega teams” – are best prepared to absorb and manage the clients of a retiring advisor, according to new research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates.