TRANSITIONWITH IMPACT
RIGOUROUS:We lead with conviction.
Through our rigor and our record, we set the standard in M&A and management consulting for the wealth management space.
With decades of experience supporting wealth management firms, along with our proprietary industry research and data, we provide a comprehensive and exclusive understanding of a nuanced and evolving landscape.
In all our engagements, we apply quantitative analysis, getting granular in modeling economics to align goals, so you understand the impact of our advice in a proposed transaction or consulting engagement.
Methodical Process
Our processes are defined, evidence-based, transparent and consistent so we remain accountable and you remain well-informed and well-served.
Onboarding
INTRODUCTION & AGREEMENT
Project scope
Timeline identification
Cost/framework establishment
Phase 1
BACKGROUND & INDUSTRY INTELLIGENCE
Project timeline review
Initial information gathering
Kickoff meeting and industry intelligence
Phase 2
INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS & MODELING
Recommendations for project mandate
Initial economic modeling to forecast result of proposed change
Phase 3
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS & IMPLEMENTATION
Revisions to initial recommendation, as needed
Implementation design and support
Follow-Up
CLIENT CHECK-IN
After project completion, follow-up calls 3 months and 1 year post mandate completion
THE REAL DEAL
We have a proven track record to guide and negotiate the right transaction, including platform benefits of a new partner and structure, to meet your objectives.
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January 2025CUSTOMIZED:
We lead with creativity.
We understand the uniqueness of your business to drive optimized value and personal growth.
We are known as great listeners. We get to know your situation, your motivation and your goals to provide the right advice to deliver an ideal outcome. We think big and wide to introduce ideas and solutions specific to your situation based on decades of cumulative experience.
Our decades of experience working with the top firms in the industry give our clients unique insights into the pros and cons of any proposed M&A transaction. We go beyond the math to evaluate a deal, including performing deep diligence and validating that a partner is ideal, because while a deal may look great on paper, we help clarify what is reality. Our clients get what they really want, as evidenced by every transaction to date being durable.
We take an individualized approach, rather than a transactional one, aligning our goals directly with yours. We make sure our engagement matches your communications preferences resulting in a custom service experience, whether you prefer a detailed or a direct approach.
WHAT YOU NEED
INSIDER:
We lead with insight.
We are relationship-driven experts with the intellectual firepower and best practices to achieve an ideal transaction for our clients.
As industry insiders, we are wealth management experts with firsthand knowledge and deep expertise in M&A and business structure. We also have unique and direct access to best-in-class industry providers, offering unrivaled perspective and outcomes from our collective experience working in the RIA ecosystem for over 70 years. We are committed to the wealth management ecosystem, providing undisputed M&A transaction advisory and management consulting services.
Our exclusive thought leadership is well respected and known throughout the industry, and our team delivers meaningful and actionable insight for firms navigating both growth and trouble. We produce “The RIA Deal Room,” the only industry report to provide in-depth analysis of the mechanics behind wealth management M&A transactions to help buyers and sellers navigate an increasingly complex ecosystem. This report as well as ongoing informal and relevant M&A insights empower and educate the industry to make informed and impactful decisions.