Transaction Advisory, Investment Management

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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A Mid-Year Check-In for Family Business Directors
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Organic Growth Is the New Scarcity Premium
Organic Growth Is the New Scarcity Premium
Organic growth is emerging as the most valuable differentiator in the RIA industry, offering evidence of a firm's ability to attract clients, generate revenue, and create enterprise value independent of market performance or acquisitions. Firms that build repeatable and transferable growth engines are increasingly positioned to command stronger valuations, succession outcomes, and transaction terms.
Why RIA Owners Often Wait Too Long to Sell
Why RIA Owners Often Wait Too Long to Sell

The Risk You Know

Many RIA owners delay selling because current conditions feel stable and the future feels uncertain. The risks may not be as balanced as they appear.

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