Transaction Advisory, Investment Management
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December 16, 2019

Succession Planning for Investment Management Firms

Succession planning has been an area of increasing focus in the RIA industry, particularly given what many are calling a looming succession crisis. The demographics suggest that increased attention to succession planning is well warranted: a full 62% of RIAs are still led by their founders, and only about a quarter of them have non-founding shareholders. Yet when RIA principals were asked to rank their firm’s top priorities in 2019, developing a succession plan was ranked last. Fortunately, there are many viable options for RIA principals looking to exit the business.

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What a Cold Snap Teaches Us About Cycles in RIA M&A
What a Cold Snap Teaches Us About Cycles in RIA M&A

Seasonal Market Metaphors

While frigid temperatures disrupted travel and infrastructure across the country, the RIA M&A market has remained anything but frozen. Deal activity continues at historically strong levels, reminding firms that favorable conditions are best used to prepare for the inevitable shifts that come with market cycles.
Middle Market Transaction Update Fall 2025
Middle Market Transaction Update Fall 2025
Middle market M&A activity rebounded in the second quarter of 2025, although year-to-date activity remains depressed compared to prior-year levels.
RIA M&A Update: Q4 2025
RIA M&A Update: Q4 2025
M&A activity in the RIA industry remained elevated through the end of 2025, capping a year defined by historically strong deal volume. While monthly deal counts in the fourth quarter moderated from the record-setting pace observed earlier in the year, overall activity remained well ahead of prior-year levels.

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