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PRACTICE FOR SALE: $89MM AUM | $110,000 GDC in Akron, AK View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/24436/ Overview: I am a successful advisor with a stable client base. We are still growing. I would like to find a buyer or successor that  can take over the practice or merge with my firm.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $31MM AUM | $300,000 GDC in Palatine, IL View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/20170/ Overview: Due to restrictions, this advisor is only able to make a transaction with an Ameriprise affiliated advisor. This seller would like to sell the business anywhere in 2018 and would be available for 1 month to help with transition, pending pay (terms negotiable). The advisor is looking for a buyer, Ameriprise affiliate only, who is willing to make her/himself available to the clients. This could be at odd hours or weekends, with a possible phone call/web chat/etc. A buyer with a CFP is preferable, and local is preferable but not a requirement. This seller has been dedicated to the clients for many years and hopes to find the right fit.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $36MM AUM | $325,000 GDC in Leonardtown, MD View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/24421/ Overview: Advisor seeks to transition out of the industry in 4-5 years. Advisor would like to either merge with an advisor with the same broker dealer to formulate a transition plan or entertain an offer for a buyout. Advisor would like the transaction to take place between now and the next 5 years. The ideal candidate already has an existing book of business that consists of both advisory and transactional. Advisor is not interested in candidates that are fee only or solely transactional. The ideal candidate must work on both the advisory and transactional sides. The ideal candidate is familiar with stocks, mutual funds, unit trusts, annuities, fixed income, separate money manager accounts. Advisor is interested in candidates that are currently with Wells Fargo Advisors. The ideal candidate must have an established presence no greater than 50 miles from Leonardtown, MD and be willing to maintain an office presence at least 1-2 days a week.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $30MM AUM | $175,000 GDC in Waukesha, WI View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/23644/ Overview: Advisor seeks to merge with a larger firm before completely selling book of business and exiting. Advisor seeks to find a larger firm to merge with immediately. The ideal candidate is a larger established insurance agency or bank that has a wealth management department. The ideal candidate is looking for a senior advisor in which to merge with and buy book of business. Advisor seeks to add services of larger firm to their clients including auto, homeowner, life and health insurance. Advisor is only interested in candidates in the Milwaukee Metro area.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $4MM AUM | $35,000 GDC in Boca Raton, FL View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/24435/ Overview: Advisor seeks to merge with another firm for 6 months to one year before advisor completely sells book of business and retires. Advisor seeks to identify a successor in the next 6 months to 1 year. The ideal candidate has a series 7 license and a CFP is preferred but not necessary. Ideal candidate should be familiar with general securities, variable annuities, and mutual funds. Advisor is only interested in candidate with an established presence in the tri-county area of Palm Beach, Dade, and Broward.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $30MM AUM | $250,000 GDC in Century City, CA View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/23627/ Overview: Advisor seeks to affiliate with another firm to gain tech support and access to client opportunities. Advisor can bring business and asset management to the affiliate firm. Advisor seeks to affiliate right away. The ideal candidate would want to bring Advisor onto their management team. The ideal candidate is credible and brings a sophisticated face to the marketplace. Advisor is interested in candidates who have a presence on the west side of Los Angeles or is looking to establish a presence in Los Angeles.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $10MM AUM | $150,000 GDC in Meridian, ID View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/21295/ Overview: Advisor seeks one of three options: 1) sell book of business immediately, 2) transition thru merger, succession, or continuity in a three year time period, or 3) network with an independent life insurance and/or property/casualty agency/agents, and a cfp. Ideal candidate has series 7 and 65 registered with Insurance licenses with experience transitioning clients from commission to a fee based model. Candidate must have experience with NON-ERISA 403b accounts and must have a relationship with Fidelity. The ideal candidate should be located in Las Vegas or willing to open an office to Las Vegas.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $20MM AUM | $85,000 GDC in Butte, MT View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/23603/ Overview: Looking to sell within 1 year. The ideal candidate has more than two years experience with a series 6, series 7, and/or series 66 license with the ability to process REITs and 1031s and is willing to establish a full time presence in Montana.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $13MM AUM | $100,000 GDC in Erie, PA View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/21938/ Overview: Advisor seeks to transition his business to a new owner. Advisor seeks this merger to occur in the next 1-3 years with the advisor staying on for one year to ensure a smooth transition before advisor completely sells business. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years experience and has a series 7, life, and annuity licenses. A CFP is preferred but not necessary. Candidate should be familiar with variable and equity index annuities and mutual funds. Ideal candidate has an office within a 150 mile radius of Erie, PA

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $20MM AUM | $50,000 GDC in Nassau County, NY View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/21872/ Overview: Advisor seeks to bring on a candidate and work with them for one year before Advisor completely sells book of business. Advisor would like this transition to take place in the next 1 - 5 years. The ideal candidate is a people person. Although a CFP is desired, it is not required. Ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience and familiarity with mutual funds and bonds. Advisor is only interested in candidates in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $300,000 AGR | $300,000 Premiums in Bronxville, NY View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/insurance/21565/ Overview: Looking to sell book of business and stay on for 3-5 years as assistant.  Only considering candidates located in or near New York City. Great buy for someone who values also the non-financial benefits of having an experienced insurance broker.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $33MM AUM | $378,000MM GDC in Olympia, WA View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/21917/ Overview: Practice is 90% Fee based RIA and 10% brokerage based.  RIA side, financial planning and investment modeling. Algorithms to run the growth models and build income models separately.  On the brokerage side variable annuities, traditional mutual funds and fixed income.  Prefer a buy out period of 10 years and a release of liability at least 2 or three years within onset of contract.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $33MM AUM | $378,000MM GDC in Westlake Village, CA View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/20986/ Overview: Advisor is a solo financial planning practice, but would like to be part of an ensemble practice with others, where the clients are the clients of the firm. It would also serve as a succession plan in case of death or disability. Advisor seeks to merge with another advisor and would like the merger to happen right away. The ideal candidate is dually licensed, believes in modern portfolio theory, and uses turnkey asset management programs. Advisor is interested in candidates located within a 30 mile radius of Westlake Village, California or willing to relocate full time within a 30 mile radius of Westlake Village, California

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $21MM AUM | $350,000MM GDC in Richmond, CA View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/23708/ Overview: Advisor seeks to retire completely and sell book of business. Advisor seeks to work with buyer for 4-5 months to ensure a smooth transaction. Advisor seeks to succeed as soon as possible. The ideal candidate is an enrolled agent or CPA and a registered investment advisor. The ideal candidate has an insurance license and tax credentials and should be familiar with all insurance products, index annuities, and mutual funds. Advisor seeks to talk to advisors from across the country.

PRACTICE FOR SALE: $10MM AUM | $112,000 GDC in Lake Mary, FL View this Listing: https://successionlink.com/advisors/22003/ Overview: Advisor seeks to merge with another firm or completely sell book of business and retire. Advisor seeks to succeed in the next five years.  The ideal candidate has experience working with overseas asset managers and UK financial planning products. Ideal candidate has experience working with British expats and has experience working with asset managers based in Britain.