As a business’s value drops, opportunity arises
Less than one-third of advisors have continuity plans, according to research from FP Transitions
Helping business-owner clients transfer their businesses can enable you to end your career on a high note
Advisors are gradually awakening to the necessity of planning their transition from their practices, but the job is far from done
Don’t leave your dependents in the lurch
You can play a dual role — both coach and quarterback — to help your business-owner clients create an estate plan
While you may have a strong motivation to have the kids take over your practice, family successions don't always work out as planned
Clarity from firms on available options may be the key to change
Report says the majority of family business transfers fail
Few owners have a formal written succession plan