Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in our initial discussion?
We want to meet you and understand the business that you have built. The retirement industry has undergone a large shift in service, consolidation and fee compression. We'll cover the current landscape, the options presented to a currently independent advisor and what's driving firm values to unprecendented heights.
How long is the average partnership (acquisition) process?
We prioritize more than just finding a partner with an attractive financial offer. We have seen time and again the importance of a good culture, business and financial fit with the average start to finish between 4 and 8 months.
What's your past experience with Advisory Firms?
We are the most experienced M&A advisor with clients in the retirement and wealth industry for a reason. Our clients businesses are our business and we have been fortunate to serve as advisor to many of the most well-known Advisory Firms, from Mega-platforms to single-producers, as they selected new partners.
Does Wise Rhino Group provide consulting services as a standalone service?
Yes. We support some of the most well-known retirement advisory firms in an ongoing relationship, completely separate of M&A advisory. This may entail benchmarking of your firm and business practices, annual valuations, and access to our webinar series including top industry peers.