As the financial advisor sector has matured, more opportunities have developed for advisors to leverage capital to grow their businesses. In addition to capital for acquisitions and other growth initiatives, advisors also have access to capital for commercial real estate. The opportunities are even greater, now that advisors have access to SBA loans. The 504 […]
Covid has brought many changes and challenges to the financial industry. It has also brought opportunity in the form of government programs designed to keep small businesses not only open, but also growing. Chief among them are the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs, which are designed to make credit accessible to business owners looking […]
In our previous post, we discussed how having financing in place gives you a competitive edge in acquisitions. Many advisors don’t stop at one acquisition, choosing instead to use acquisitions as an ongoing growth strategy. Whether you plan on purchasing one practice or many, having a strong relationship with a lender is key to a […]
Over the past several years, there has been a surge in the number of advisors looking to grow through acquisitions. This has created a market where sellers have multiple buyers to choose from and buyers must compete for the deal. Many factors influence a seller’s decision, including the buyer’s personality, cultural fit, and investment philosophy. […]
Acquisitions are a great way to grow your financial practice. They allow you to scale quickly and immediately generate revenue from the new book of business. For many practice leaders, acquisitions are not part of their regular routine and the demands of the process can create challenges before, during, and after the deal. That’s why […]
Recently, we shared a post highlighting the many financing options available to financial advisors looking to purchase a book of business. We specifically noted how lenders have learned how to value the goodwill collateral of a financial advisor practice in order to develop lending solutions specifically geared to this unique market. Typically, these loans fall […]
Many practice leaders discover that to grow their practice they need access to capital. As the financial advisor market has grown and stabilized, more lenders have emerged to assist financial advisors with loans for everything from acquisitions to working capital. To do this, lenders have worked with consultants to develop methods for determining the value […]
Acquisitions are a great way to grow your financial advisor practice quickly. However, many financial advisors struggle to decide the best way to finance the purchase of a book of business. For a long time, advisors had limited options, but as the industry has grown and the profession has become more established, advisors now have […]
When applying for a business loan, you want to take advantage of every opportunity to speed up and streamline the lending process so your business can get the funds it needs as soon as possible. In addition to being prepared with key documents and being a responsive and responsible borrower, another way you can enjoy […]
Lending has evolved over the past decade. The unfortunate actions of a few have led to increased regulations and, as a result, an increase in the amount of information that has to be gathered and vetted during the loan process. Of course, due diligence is a critical component of sound lending practices and although it […]