Monthly Archives: July 2023

Episode 172 – Structuring for Success: A Guide to Increased Firm Valuation with John Langston



John Langston is the Founder and Managing Partner of Republic Capital Group, a provider of investment banking services to the RIA, Wealth and Asset Management communities. The team at Republic Capital offers buy side and sell side services, merger advisory and sourcing equity and debt capital, bringing extensive experience across financial services to their clients.

In this podcast, John reveals expert insights on boosting your firm’s value, from structuring success and attracting investors to navigating market dynamics and avoiding pitfalls.

They also discussed:

  • The importance of a robust succession plan and talent acquisition.
  • The key drivers that attract investors, such as implementing a repeatable growth model and diversifying your firm’s geographic reach.
  • Navigating the delicate balance of profitability and advisor compensation.
  • The critical timing for focusing on valuation and why early preparation can yield remarkable results.
  • The current market dynamics and the impact of big firms acquiring smaller ones on the industry’s future.

 

Resources: 

RepublicCapitalGroup

 


Episode 171 – Thriving in the Retirement Boom: Insights for Advisors with Sean Murray



Sean Murray is the Head of Retirement at Envestnet. Envestnet is a firm focused on delivering an ecosystem of technology, intelligence, and investment solutions that together can support advisors in building portfolios that align with client priorities around sustainable investing.

Doug and Sean talk through the upcoming wave of assets, data opportunities, and the role of generalist advisors in this must-listen podcast episode.

Topics discussed:

  • The coverage gap in smaller businesses and the impact of the Secure Act 2.0 on retirement plan creation
  • State mandates and tax incentives driving the need for better retirement plan solutions
  • The role of generalist advisors in the retirement plan space and the need for support from broker-dealers
  • The potential revenue opportunities and advantages of managing retirement plans
  • Data aggregation and access to participant-level data for advisors 
  • Envestnet’s role in providing technology solutions, investment management, and a digital marketplace for retirement plans 

 

Resources: 

Envestnet