
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are like hiking a challenging trail — success requires preparation, a clear route, and the ability to adapt to unexpected terrain. Just like reaching the summit, the reward comes from strategic navigation and endurance through every twist and turn.
Mergers & Acquisitions at Financial Resources Group
At Financial Resources Group, our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team is here to guide financial professionals through one of the most significant transitions in their business journey—whether you’re acquiring a practice or preparing to sell one.
With deep industry expertise and a track record of success, we help both buyers and sellers navigate every step of the M&A process. In fact, we supported 74 transactions last year, and we’re on pace for over 120 in 2025.
Why M&A Matters Now
As more baby boomers approach retirement, we’re seeing an unprecedented volume of financial advisory practices changing hands. The Financial Planning Association even calls this era “the gold rush of our time.”
For buyers, it’s a unique opportunity to grow by acquiring established books of business. For sellers, it’s a chance to monetize years of hard work and ensure clients are transitioned with care and confidence.
At Financial Resources Group, we’re here to make sure both sides of the table experience successful outcomes.
Maximize value. Protect your legacy. Transition with confidence.
Selling your practice is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At Financial Resources Group, our M&A team helps ensure you’re ready—from understanding your business’s worth to finding the right buyer and structuring the deal on your terms.
- Know Your Value: We offer a no-cost estimate of your practice’s value using GDC and recurring revenue—so you know what to expect in today’s market.
- Improve Before You Sell: We provide tools to boost your valuation by enhancing client segmentation, recurring revenue, and profitability.
- Define Your Ideal Buyer: Whether it’s a solo CFP or a team-based firm, we help you identify what makes the right successor for your clients.
- Get Deal-Ready: Buyers and lenders expect KPIs like profitability and retention rates. We help you prepare financials, compliance documents, and more—so you’re ready when opportunity knocks.
- Choose Your Sale Path: Work with a known buyer, get matched through our directed search, or list your practice through a trusted marketplace.
- Structure the Right Deal: Lump sum? Earn-out? Income stream? You decide—we guide you through options to protect your interests and meet your goals.
- Transition Smoothly: From LOI to client introductions, we help ensure a seamless transition that supports client retention and protects your final payout.
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If you’re thinking about selling—even if it’s years away—our M&A team is here to help you plan the right exit, on your timeline.
Set your business up for smart, strategic growth
At Financial Resources Group, we help advisors lay the groundwork for successful acquisitions—because the best opportunities go to those who are truly ready. Whether you’re eyeing a future deal or preparing to scale your business now, our M&A team works closely with you to ensure you can move fast, stay focused, and make informed decisions.
Here’s how we help you get deal-ready:
- Move quickly—but wisely
In M&A, timing is everything. When a seller opens the door, you may only have days to act. We help you build a clear decision-making framework and prepare financing in advance so you can move fast—without rushing into a mismatch. - Track your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Lenders—and often sellers—want to see how your practice is performing. We help you identify and monitor critical KPIs like revenue per client, profit margins, and retention rates. Not only do these metrics strengthen your operations, but they also make you a more attractive buyer. - Keep your documents current
Nothing slows down a deal like outdated paperwork. We guide you in keeping key documents—like financial statements, lease agreements, compliance reports, and formation records—organized and up to date, so you’re ready when it counts. - Maintain an updated valuation
An annual valuation is like a financial check-up for your practice. It gives you a clear understanding of your worth, improves your credibility with lenders, and strengthens your negotiation position. - Have a clear acquisition plan
Acquisitions are about alignment—not just availability. We help you define what kind of practice you’re looking to buy, how you’ll market yourself to sellers, and what kind of integration strategy will make the acquisition successful in the long run.
At Financial Resources Group, we provide the tools, strategies, and templates to help you take the guesswork out of acquiring a practice. From due diligence to execution, we’re here to guide your journey—every step of the way.
Ready to grow through acquisition?
Connect with our M&A team and let’s make sure your business is built to scale.
- How to Prepare for Acquiring a Practice
1. Be Ready to Act Quickly
Opportunities can come and go within weeks. But moving too fast without due diligence can be just as risky. The solution? A structured acquisition plan.
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