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The Bigger Picture: How to Monetize Your Life’s Work in the Long TermThe Bigger Picture: How to Monetize Your Life’s Work in the Long Term

While the freedom and flexibility of the independent space is attractive to many, it’s the long-term economic potential that’s the real draw for entrepreneurial-minded advisors.

Mindy Diamond, Columnist: Career Moves

February 21, 2018

An expanded landscape has paved the way for breakaway advisors to monetize their businesses in the short term, with a growing number of ways to fund start up, de-risk a move, and replace lost unvested deferred compensation.

For those with their sights set on longer-term goals, the potential has become even greater. As the delta between taking a recruiting deal versus building an independent enterprise diminishes, more advisors are taking the leap than ever before. And M&A in the space has never been more active.

What’s behind the massive growth of the space? What’s the real long-term potential for advisors considering a leap to independence?

In this episode, Mindy has invited Louis Diamond, Executive Vice President at Diamond Consultants, to share his experience in counseling breakaway advisors and facilitating M&A deals for independent business owners.

Together they’ll discuss:

  • The six drivers behind the M&A boom

  • The eight factors that determine a firm’s valuation

  • Standalone RIAs who are actively recruiting

  • Private equity-backed rollups acquiring or buying equity in smaller RIAs

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About the Author

Mindy Diamond

Columnist: Career Moves, CEO, Diamond Consultants

https://www.diamond-consultants.com/

Mindy started Diamond Consultants in 1998 from her bedroom floor—and today it’s known as one of the leading consulting and recruiting firms for the industry’s top financial advisors. Drawing from her own entrepreneurial experience, the firm employs a unique relationship-driven approach that helps individuals and organizations achieve what she refers to as their “Best Business Lives.” Mindy hosts the popular podcast series Mindy Diamond on Independence, is a prolific writer and regular media contributor.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/mindy-diamond/