In this episode of Quantum Growth for Financial Advisors, Jon Kuttin welcomes Joseph Greco, Managing Director of Elite Advisor Successions, to explore the record-breaking M&A activity reshaping the wealth management industry in 2024.
Joseph shares his journey in wealth management M&A and discusses how Elite facilitates transactions across the independent broker-dealer and RIA space. The conversation dives into the current deal landscape, including transactions ranging from $25M to over $1B in AUM, and examines the impact of institutional capital, succession planning, and advisor demographics on future deal flow.
Whether you’re planning an exit, seeking growth through acquisition, or just keeping an eye on industry trends, this episode offers critical insights for navigating today’s evolving M&A environment.
Joseph Greco and Jon Kuttin discuss:
* 2024 M&A trends and the factors driving over 300 announced transactions
* The growing role of private equity and its influence on deal structures and valuations
* Succession challenges amid an aging advisor population and looming talent shortfall
* Valuation benchmarks, including gross and recurring revenue multiples
* Strategic advice on equity rollovers, buyer fit, and scaling for long-term success
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Elite Consulting Partners Website
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Elite Advisor Successions Website
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Elite Consulting Partners LinkedIn Company Page
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Elite Advisor Successions LinkedIn Company Page
Connect with Joseph Greco:
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Joseph Greco Email
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Joseph Greco LinkedIn
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Connect with Jon Kuttin and Kuttin Consulting Group:
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kuttinconsultinggroup.com
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LinkedIn: Jonathan Kuttin
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About our Guest:
Joseph started his career with Kuttin Wealth Management, the #1 practice at Ameriprise financial, where he held various positions within the practice, eventually working his way up to collaborate directly with the CEO and senior management team to drive organic and inorganic growth. In his tenure with Kuttin Wealth Management, he sourced over 400M in inorganic opportunities and over 60M of AUM from CPA partners across the nation. Today, Joseph acts as the managing director of Eilte Advisor Successions, helping advisors grow inorganically through mergers and acquisitions and also helps consult with advisors looking for a clear path for their succession and a way to monetize their life’s work.