Month: October 2023
Purchasing Practices Part 3: The Capstone With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 70)

Purchasing Practices Part 3: The Capstone With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 70)

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What information and documents do you need to make a real offer when buying a financial practice?

In this episode, David Pulcini and Joe Prestigiacomo from Six Point Financial Partners end off the Purchasing Practices series by outlining the various documents they need in order to buy a practice. They discuss why the training 12 and profit loss statement documents are the two most important documents to have when selling and buying a practice. 

David and Joe also explain the importance of evaluating client demographics, knowing what software is being used, what the review process is, and why client communication is especially important when purchasing an advisory firm.

David and Joe talk about: 

  • Information and documents needed to make a real offer when buying a financial practice
  • Understanding where the business’s income is coming from
  • How the profit and loss statement as crucial in determining the value of the practice
  • Why they need to keep track of their client demographics and breakdown of assets
  • Why having a client communication system in place is essential to a successful purchase process
  • The importance of a marketing plan, maintaining relationships with clients and centers of influence, and having a transition team in place
  • And more

Resources:

Our Onboarding Checklist: What It Is And How You Can Use It (Ep. 65)

Purchasing Practices Part 1: Our Process With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 68)

Purchasing Practices Part 2: Answering Our FAQ With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 69)

Book Time with David Pulcini:

Connect with David Pulcini: 

About our Guest: 

Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP®, Partner at Six Point Financial, began his career in the financial services industry in 2012, and today he provides comprehensive financial guidance to clients. Joe focuses on developing retirement income strategies and personalized risk management assessments and solutions. Along with his knowledge and experience, his commitment to an outstanding level of client service is an integral part of his practice that he prides himself on. By developing a deep understanding of his clients’ individual situations, Joe is able to help them make well-informed financial decisions with confidence.

Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services, Six Point Financial Partners, and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

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Purchasing Practices Part 2: Answering Our FAQ With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 69)

Purchasing Practices Part 2: Answering Our FAQ With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 69)

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So you’re ready to retire and want to sell and transition your practice, but you have a few questions. Well, guess what? We have answers.

In this episode, David Pulcini and Joe Prestigiacomo from Six Point Financial Partners discuss the process of buying practices and answer frequently asked questions from advisors looking to sell their businesses or have a succession plan. They cover topics such as the process for buying a practice, keeping staff during the transition, and how to transition clients. They emphasize the importance of multiple meetings to ensure a good fit, the value of keeping staff members during the transition, and the timeline for transitioning clients.

David and Joe go over: 

  • A brief review of what their practice purchasing process looks like
  • Answers to 6 of the top FAQ questions / If they’ll keep your staff and why
  • How they actually transition clients and how long it takes
  • When and how the advisor gets paid when they transition their practice
  • What they’ll do with your office
  • What they need from you for the transition
  • Whats coming up next on Dear Rochester, Retire Well
  • And more

Resources:

Purchasing Practices Part 1: Our Process With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 68)

Book Time with David Pulcini:

Connect with David Pulcini: 

Connect with Joe Prestigiacomo

About our Guest: 

Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP®, Partner at Six Point Financial, began his career in the financial services industry in 2012, and today he provides comprehensive financial guidance to clients. Joe focuses on developing retirement income strategies and personalized risk management assessments and solutions. Along with his knowledge and experience, his commitment to an outstanding level of client service is an integral part of his practice that he prides himself on. By developing a deep understanding of his clients’ individual situations, Joe is able to help them make well-informed financial decisions with confidence.

 

Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services, Six Point Financial Partners, and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

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Purchasing Practices Part 1: Our Process With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 68)

Purchasing Practices Part 1: Our Process With Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP® (Ep. 68)

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Are YOU prepared for retirement? A lot of financial advisors aren’t.

In this episode, David Pulcini brings on Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP®, Partner at Six Point Financial, to talk about the importance of succession planning for financial advisors. They explain the process of transitioning a financial practice and emphasize the benefits of partnering with an independent firm. Joe and David also discuss the timeline and financial aspects of the transition, as well as the importance of maximizing earnings and minimizing taxes.

David and Joe discuss: 

  • Why it’s important for advisors to have a succession plan
  • The benefits of partnering with a real team outside of a captive firm or wirehouse
  • The 6-stage timeline for advisors interested in selling their businesses to Six Point Financial Partners
  • And more

Resources:

Book Time with David Pulcini:

Connect with David Pulcini: 

Connect with Joe Prestigiacomo

About our Guest: 

Joe Prestigiacomo, CFP®, Partner at Six Point Financial, began his career in the financial services industry in 2012, and today he provides comprehensive financial guidance to clients. Joe focuses on developing retirement income strategies and personalized risk management assessments and solutions. Along with his knowledge and experience, his commitment to an outstanding level of client service is an integral part of the practice that he prides himself on. By developing a deep understanding of his clients’ individual situations, Joe is able to help them make well-informed financial decisions with confidence.

 Securities offered by Registered Representatives of Private Client Services. Member FINRA / SIPC. Advisory services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives of RFG Advisory, a registered investment advisor. Private Client Services, Six Point Financial Partners, and RFG Advisory are unaffiliated entities. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where RFG Advisory and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. No advisory services may be rendered by RFG Advisory unless a client agreement is in place.

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