Insights M&A

The capital gains tax conversation is heating up as President Biden has proposed a steep increase to fund his American Families Plan. The tax hike, from 20% to 39.6%, would affect families who make more than $1 million – and financial advisors who want to sell their business. Carson’s Jamie Hopkins, a policy pro and …

You’re motivated, you have the industry knowledge, and you know what it means to put clients first. As a result, you’ve grown your firm and you’re eager to reach the next level. But the time and resources it takes to get there? A stumbling block. You wonder, what is it really like to tap into …

Timing is everything when it comes to selling your firm. You need to feel ready to relinquish ownership. Your willingness to exit – and, ultimately, your firm’s valuation – is dependent on a myriad of factors contingent on timing. President Joe Biden’s capital gains proposal is injecting a new dynamic into the conversation. To fund his American …

You wouldn’t create a financial plan without a thorough understanding of your client’s goals and a researched game plan that aligns with that vision. Have you given your firm’s growth goals the same care? Jason Carver, Managing Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, Mergers & Acquisitions Manager, answered your big questions during our …

Without a continuity plan, Joel Worsfold knew his legacy, his clients and his team were at risk. And beyond that, his technology and client experience was outdated. Joel recognized the common thread: his broker-dealer.

Don’t get stuck on the road you’re on if it won’t move you closer to your goals. This happy hour is designed for advisors who are planning how to best position their firm for the future. During this on-demand webinar, we explore: • What advisors face today when thinking about a move • Why a …

  Are We a Fit for Your Firm? As you explore partnership, you should understand what types of firms work best in our ecosystem – both in the transition phase and the years after. Learn what we look for in partners, including culture, assets under management, compliance record and more in our “Find Out if …

Sometimes you can choose to make a major change for your business, and sometimes it’s forced on you. But before you just sign on the dotted line, do your due diligence – what’s best for your firm and your clients? Join Ron Carson, CEO and founder of Carson Group, as he meets with three of …

As we near the end of the year, some advisors might scramble to cross off something from their to-do lists. The coronavirus pandemic sidetracked plans for 2020 – especially growth-related goals. After a downward trend in mergers and acquisitions activity earlier this year, the number of deals are increasing, according to Jason Carver, Vice President of …

Download the Top Ways for Advisors to Provide Value to Clients You know you provide value to your clients – but do they? Demonstrating your value to clients helps them feel more confident and secure in you and in their financial decisions. Learn what services you should highlight and how clients feel about compensation and …

When we think of the challenges facing today’s advisor, the list is long – as you likely know too well. Fee compression, consolidation, outdated tech, succession planning, deal structures, compliance headaches – all are among the chief concerns we hear from our peers in the industry. As our partners will attest, modern challenges demand modern …