My Firm Just Got Acquired
Who this is for
Advisors at firms navigating an acquisition or merger who want clear, unbiased guidance. If your emails are full of FAQs, retention offers, and new policies, this page gives you facts, frameworks, and next steps.Â
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Why advisors call us after an acquisition
Your move. Our expertise.
Retention packages with strings you do not fully control.
New leadership, policies, and supervision that change how you serve clients.
Tech, data, and product shifts that affect high-value relationships.
Culture and service capacity concerns during integration.
Unclear timing for repapering, platform changes, or compensation adjustments.
The need for a quiet, organized decision process that protects clients and value.
What is changing vs what matters
Changing
Brand, ownership, leadership access, service model, product menu, pricing, supervision rules, technology, data policies.
What matters
Control over client experience, true economics, equity or ownership opportunities, and the quality of transition support day one.
Key questions to pressure test
01. What is guaranteed in writing for transition resources and service SLAs?
02. How do new economics, awards, or retention terms compare to ownership alternatives?
03. What happens to data access, reporting, and integrations for your book?
04. What are the timelines for any forced repapering or product changes?
05. How will compliance and supervision affect your ability to market, add talent, or build a successor bench?
Proven results. Real transitions
Your options at a glance
Stay and optimize
Push for written commitments on resources, tech, pricing, and team growth. Use our checklist to drive concrete improvements.
Move to a boutique destination
Keep scale and gain closer alignment. Validate leadership access and onboarding capacity.
Choose Hybrid-RIA
Multi-custody access, flexible pricing, and potential equity participation. Independence with shared services and supervision.
Launch an Independent RIA
Full ownership of brand, data, and client experience. Control stack, pricing, and future M&A.
Pursue Succession or M&A
Evaluate minority or majority recap, internal buy-ins, or a full sale. Protect clients and lock in value.
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What you get when we work together
- Options memo with three to five credible paths tailored to your practice
- Term-sheet matrix comparing economics, equity, capital, tech, data, and support
- Diligence plan with leadership meetings and service validation
- Legal coordination with independent counsel on timing and portability
- Transition timeline and day-one readiness plan
- Client communications kit that keeps outreach clear and confident
Proven results. Real transitions
Acquisition-specific diligence prompts
Retention terms, clawbacks, and non-compete implications.
Technology roadmap and required migrations.
Product access, pricing, and alternative investments.
Data export policy and reporting capabilities.
Staffing levels and transition team capacity during integration.
Staffing levels and transition team capacity during integration.
Proven results. Real transitions
The Decision Blueprint
A 6-Step Process Designed to Bring Clarity, Leverage, and Strategic Precision to Every Decision.
Proven results. Real transitions
Mini outcomes
- Advisor team weighed a retention package against a boutique move and chose tighter leadership access with written service commitments.
- Enterprise group secured minority capital and preserved control through defined governance rather than signing a broad retention note.
- Solo advisor launched an RIA, simplified the stack, and improved reporting while lifting net payout (Details anonymized for confidentiality.)
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide expert, personalized financial guidance to help you grow and protect your wealth with confidence.
Your move. Our expertise.
Is this confidential?
Yes. Outreach is controlled and meetings are staged. Documents follow clean protocols aligned to your portability plan.Â
Do you charge advisors
No. Our contracts sit with firms and solution providers. We act as your unbiased counterpart.Â
How long does a process take?
Typical timelines run 60 to 150 days from first diligence call to day one. We move at your pace.
Will my clients follow?
When the destination clearly improves their experience, portability is strong. We design communications and timing to support that outcome.
What if I am mid-award or have a note?
We coordinate with independent counsel to map obligations, risk, and compliant next steps.Â
Where do we start
Ask for your Acquisition Options Memo. We will map objectives, build the shortlist, and give you a clear plan from diligence to day one.
Proven results. Real transitions