Many investment advisor firm owners spend decades building trusted client relationships but wait too long to develop a formal succession strategy. Planning what happens in case of a sudden change or ...

Succession planning has always been important, but not critical. Now, in 2024, it has evolved from “should do” and “must-do” to “cannot wait.” Many external factors make it increasingly pertinent for ...

In philanthropy, just as in business, the strategic foresight to plan for leadership succession is not just wise; it's imperative. Ensuring that a foundation or philanthropic organization can continue ...

Succession planning is a priority in the utility industry as an aging workforce, changing technologies, and turnover reshape the sector. The utility sector faces unique challenges, striving for ...

If you're waiting for the perfect time to start succession planning for your insurance agency, here's your wake-up call: The perfect time is now. Stop procrastinating on securing your legacy and ...

For many entrepreneurs, their business is more than just a source of income—it's an extension of themselves representing years of hard work, financial investment, and emotional commitment. A shocking ...

In my many conversations with manufacturing industry leaders, succession planning consistently emerges as a critical challenge. When business owners start thinking about succession, it’s often because ...

As client relationships concentrate and lateral replacement costs rise, firms that build disciplined succession systems with clear incentives, governance, and client-facing transitions are protecting ...

Does it make sense to have a succession plan in place amid the ever-evolving landscape of today's business world, where turnover of team members and even owners has become the norm? Here, we explore ...

"In a crisis, it's not just about identifying a leader who can step in, but also about managing the firm through the crisis," write Elizabeth Lampert and Lara Cupit. The very public division within ...

When thinking about succession planning, it’s easy to paint a picture of something out of HBO’s Succession — sibling rivalry, a founder stepping aside, and the chosen one emerging. In reality, ...

The Tuesday afternoon session of this year’s NBAA-BACE includes a topic that has become critical in light of today’s dire shortage of high-quality pilots and mechanics interested in business aviation ...