Advisor Blog

27 Mar 2023
Is It Time To Sell? What Market Volatility Means to Your RIA
By Lance Larson
Last year was a wild ride for the stock market, but in 2023 another turbulent journey may have begun. Many RIAs are feeling this instability...
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23 Mar 2023
RIA Firm Valuations: What To Consider When Selling Your Firm
By Reid Larson
If you have been considering selling your RIA firm, several complexities are involved in determining and obtaining a fair valuation. Knowing what to consider when...
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28 Feb 2023
Selling Your RIA: Why Technology Matters in Selection
By Woody Rash
Most financial advisors pour a lot of their heart and soul into building up an independent firm. That’s a large part of why, when selling...
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24 Feb 2023
Selling Tips: Choosing the Right Culture for Your RIA
By Reid Larson
Selling to the highest bidder isn’t just about getting the highest price for your business. It’s also about ensuring you’ve found a partner who respects...
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31 Jan 2023
Questions To Ask Before Selling Your RIA Practice
By Lance Larson
Are you considering selling your RIA practice? It can be a great way to transition to retirement or pursue other objectives. However, it’s important that...
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26 Jan 2023
Three Ways to Gauge the Value of Your RIA
By Reid Larson
The market value for RIAs is higher than it has been in years. Now, whether you are making equity decisions in-house or are preparing to...
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9 Dec 2022
Brightline Group has Joined Forces with ViaWealth in Minnesota
By Lance Larson and Reid Larson
Brightline Group, a Minnesota-based financial advisory firm founded in 2011, has joined forces with ViaWealth LLC, effective November 4, 2022. Brightline Group will operate as...
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15 Nov 2022
Merging RIAs? These 10 Factors Can Align Business Interests
By Woody Rash
You have made the decision to sell your RIA. In today’s market, there are more buyers than there are sellers. That’s because merger-and-acquisition is definitely...
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31 Oct 2022
Maximizing the Value of Your RIA Practice: How to Find the Best RIA to Sell To
By Reid Larson
Chances are you did not wake up one morning and decide to sell your RIA to the highest bidder. There is a good chance you...
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31 Oct 2022
Nine Considerations For Financial Advisors Selling Their RIAs
By Lance Larson
The motivation for financial advisors to sell their RIAs can vary with their goals, ages, and retirement plans. Younger advisors may want to sell their...
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