We’ve all heard there is no one way to skin a cat. Mergers and acquisitions are a non-traditional, quick, and effective way to grow your RIA. In this episode, Alex Chalekian of Lake Avenue Financial discusses how mergers and acquisitions have helped him scale his firm, along with the easy steps a financial advisor can take to get started right now!

 

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

How to find a good mergers and acquisitions deal for your RIA:  6:02-8:59

The red flags and green lights of MMA: 9:23-12:09

The ins and outs of selling your RIA and due diligence: 12:10-17:12

How to retain clients during the acquisitions process: 17:13-19:14

How mergers can help you grow your RIA: 19:15-22:38

RIAs, good partnerships, and starting the conversation: 22:39-26:36

RESOURCES IN EPISODE: 

Lake Avenue Financial

ADDITIONAL EPISODE RESOURCES:

Growing your financial advisor firm through acquisitions 

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