Sometimes the money IS the right reason.

And pretending otherwise might be the most expensive mistake you ever make.

In this episode of Advisor Talk, Frank LaRosa and Stacey Frank challenge the conventional wisdom around advisor transitions and make the case that when the difference between two firms is not a few thousand dollars but millions, the economics have to come into play.

Frank breaks down the unicorn recruit concept, how asset based transition deals are creating massive opportunities for advisors whose AUM far outpaces their revenue, and why the transition window right now is unlike anything the industry has seen in decades.

He also explains why advisors should think like their wealthiest business owner clients when evaluating an opportunity, what they can do with that capital to grow their practice faster, and why getting a monster transition package is not selling your business but monetizing it without giving anything up.

Questions answered in this episode include:

What is a unicorn recruit and why do some advisors have more leverage than they realize?

What is the difference between an AUM based deal and a T12 based transition package?

Why are transition packages and practice valuations at all time highs right now?

Is it okay to make a move primarily because of the economics?

How can a large transition package help an advisor grow their business faster?

What should advisors be thinking about before a market downturn hits?

How do you know if you are leaving money on the table by staying where you are?

Chapters:

00:00 – When the Money IS the Right Reason to Move

01:04 – Welcome to Advisor Talk

02:20 – Why Most Firms Look the Same and Where the Difference Really Is

05:00 – The Unicorn Recruit: AUM Based Deals vs T12

09:00 – The $9 Million Question: When Economics Has to Come Into Play

13:00 – Think Like Your Wealthiest Business Owner Clients

27:14 – How to Reach Frank and Stacey

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Elite Consulting Partners | Financial Advisor Transitions

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Elite Advisor Successions | Advisor Mergers and Acquisitions

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JEDI Database Solutions | Technology Solutions for Advisors

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Elite Wealth Management Insights Report

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