Ever wondered why some deals soar while others sputter?
From backdoor metrics to surprising valuations, we’re spilling industry secrets.
David Grau Jr. and Parker Finot from SRG invite you to join them as they unravel the mysteries of deal-making in the financial advisory world. Dive into the hidden metrics, unexpected valuations, and behind-the-scenes dynamics that shape business transitions.
Listen in as David and Parker reveal:
What really separates Deal Support from Succession Planning
Why full sales through asset acquisition are so prevalent
How consulting can make or break client relationships during transitions
Why some peer-to-peer deals seem undervalued, while others skyrocket 20-30% above expectations
Why sellers stay on post-sale and the evolving dynamics of peer-to-peer deals
Parker Finot, an M&A and Succession Plan Consultant at SRG, has nearly a decade of financial experience. He previously served as a San Diego financial advisor and was a pioneering Virtual CFO at LPL Financial. Educated at San Diego State University with a Professional Accounting Certification from UCSD Extension, Parker excels in corporate finance and business consulting.
As the founder of an advisory firm, it’s your moment to embrace the mantle of true leadership and propel your firm towards unprecedented success. While it may seem like a natural progression for a founder, the transition is often more challenging than it appears.
In this episode, David Grau Jr. dives into the shift from being a producer to a CEO in the industry. David underscores the indispensable role of exemplary leadership in thriving firms, emphasizing the need to metamorphose from an owner-operator to a CEO for a sustainable enterprise’s development.
David discusses:
Essential attributes of triumphant business leaders such as intentional building, dismantling of silos, and fostering cohesive teams
The significance of clear job descriptions and career paths in enticing the next generation of talent
The art of enterprise-building: strategies for constructing a business that serves your vision and more.
Unleash the true value of your business and pave the path to lasting success! Selling your business requires more than just looking at profits and client numbers. Join us as we uncover the key to understanding what truly makes your business successful and how future owners can sustain that triumph.
In this episode, David Grau Jr. and Ryan Grau, CVA, CBA explore the reality of evaluating a business as a financial advisor and how to determine the value of a business even after selling it. They dive into key performance indicators a buyer focuses on when the future of a business and its value after the sale.
In this episode, you’ll gain invaluable insights on:
The specific metrics that determine the evaluation of a firm, tailored to its unique size
The hidden power of employee and business framework synergy, which significantly enhances the value of your business
The critical sources of growth within your business and how they impact its overall worth
Why relationship-based businesses thrive on active engagement with clients and their network
Ryan Grau earned his Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential and Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) credential from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and Institute of Business Appraisers respectively. He’s currently a candidate for the Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) credential. Ryan’s also certified by the Appraisal Foundation on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and has been admitted multiple times as an expert witness by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as well as various state judicial authorities.
Ryan’s an industry authority on value and valuation of investment advisory, wealth management, and insurance-based businesses. He’s performed thousands of valuation in the last ten years for various purposes such as mergers, acquisitions, charitable gifting, granting shares, divorces, damage claims resulting from breach of contract, C-S Corp. election, estate tax, and institutional lending. Ryan authored, as well as contributed to, various industry publications and best-selling books on the topics of succession planning, valuation, and acquisition of independent financial service and advisory practices. In 2018, Ryan was recognized as one of the NACVA’s top 40 Under Forty honorees for his accomplishments and contributions to the profession.
There may be something comforting about selling your practice to someone you know, someone already working with you, but what makes that a better option than selling to a third party?
In this episode, David Grau Jr. dives into the complexities of expanding your business and what to consider when looking at next gen talent. He offers some tips on mentoring, training and the importance of intentionality.
David discusses:
What to consider when looking to sell or expand your practice
How to create sustainable growth in the advisor space
Navigating the complexities of expanding across your advisors, what to consider and how
What it takes to create the most well rounded team based on your expectations
David Grau Jr. is the founder and CEO of Succession Resource Group, a succession and M&A consulting company for advisors. Prior to launching SRG, David was the leading M&A consultant for a well-known succession planning firm to advisors where he led and developed numerous programs for RIAs. Prior to this role, David served in the United States Navy.
David is a published author and accomplished speaker and has been interviewed and cited in dozens of publications over the last decade. He is currently one of the leading speakers in the financial services industry on M&A and next-gen building strategies, with over 200 presentations to his credit. In the past five years, he has spoken at a variety of the industry’s leading firms, including LPL Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise Financial, ING, Independent Financial Group, Geneos, Swan Global, Advisor Group, Fidelity, Jackson National, Prudential, Raymond James, and regularly volunteers his time speaking for the Financial Services Institute (FSI) and FPA chapters around the country.
David holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Portland State University and has a Master’s Degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management. David, his wife Kristen and their three children are long-time residents of Portland, Oregon, but take every opportunity to travel.
Fun Facts: David enjoys spending time with his family, reading, running, is an avid wine enthusiast and developing a taste for cigars, loves traveling, reading, he also enjoys snow and water sports and loves basketball (playing or watching). Prior to having three children and starting a business David had a beautiful head of hair. Now he doesn’t.
Many advisors often fail to plan for their eventual retirement and succession, risking their legacy and business.
Without a well-designed succession plan, they may face difficulties in finding a suitable successor, maximizing the value of their business, and securing their legacy for future generations.
In this episode, David Grau Jr. dives into the crucial topic of succession planning, emphasizing the importance of designing a plan regardless of how far away retirement may seem. Additionally, David explains three key details to avoid when creating your succession plan.
David discusses:
What succession planning is
The value of writing down retirement and succession plans for advisors
The importance of starting to think about succession planning and exit strategies early on in one’s business
The pros and cons of internal succession planning versus third-party sales for advisors looking to maximize the value of their business
The value and mixed opinions of aggregators in the financial industry
The importance of valuing your business annually to build a better, more valuable business and to pass on something of value to your heirs
Three things to avoid when it comes to internal succession planning
David Grau Jr. is the founder and CEO of Succession Resource Group, a succession and M&A consulting company for advisors. Prior to launching SRG, David was the leading M&A consultant for a well-known succession planning firm to advisors where he led and developed numerous programs for RIAs. Prior to this role, David served in the United States Navy.
David is a published author and accomplished speaker and has been interviewed and cited in dozens of publications over the last decade. He is one of the leading speakers in the financial services industry on M&A and next-gen building strategies, with over 200 presentations to his credit. In the past five years, he has spoken at a variety of the industry’s leading firms, including LPL Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Ameriprise Financial, ING, Independent Financial Group, Geneos, Swan Global, Advisor Group, Fidelity, Jackson National, Prudential, Raymond James, and regularly volunteers his time speaking for the Financial Services Institute (FSI) and FPA chapters around the country.
David holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Portland State University and a Master’s Degree from Willamette University’s Atkinson Graduate School of Management. David, his wife Kristen, and their three children are long-time residents of Portland, Oregon, but take every opportunity to travel.
Fun Facts: David enjoys spending time with his family, reading, running, is an avid wine enthusiast and developing a taste for cigars, loves traveling, and reading, he also enjoys snow and water sports and loves basketball (playing or watching). Prior to having three children and starting a business, David had a beautiful head of hair. Now he doesn’t.
