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The Buyer's Boardroom

Alaris Acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Culture In Mergers and Acquisitions
Asset Purchase
Beacon Pointe Advisors
Compatibility
Succession Planning
Post-Acquisition Growth
Client Retention / Transition
Integration
Rollover Equity
Due Diligence
Valuations
Edelman Financial Engines
Equity Rollovers
Back-Office Integration
Stock Purchase
Partnership
Aureus Advantage
Letter Of Intent
P&L

Welcome to the wild world of M&A, where owners of wealth management firms venture into uncharted territory, hoping to strike a deal. It's a tricky path to navigate; who are the buyers? How do they think? What do they look for? How can I maximize my firm's value? How do we vet a partnership? Fear not, brave entrepreneurs! Hosts Allen Darby and Jacqueline Martinez are here to guide you through this ... more

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Episode 28: How buyers evaluate a seller's P&L with Special Guest Jacob Vick from Beacon Pointe Advisors

Hosts: Allen Darby & Jacqueline Martinez

Guest: Jacob Vick, Senior Director, M&A at Beacon Pointe Advisors

Your P&L is one of the first documen... more

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Episode 27: Valuations - What is Your Practice Worth & How Will It Be Valued with Special Guest Kay Lynn Mayhue

Hosts: Allen Darby & Jacqueline Martinez

Guest: Kay Lynn Mayhue, President at Merit Financial Advisors

Wealth management valuations are... more

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Hosts: Allen Darby & Jacqueline Martinez

Guest: Michael Dolberg, Founder & CEO of Pollen Wealth Management

In a competitive seller’s market, the highest price does not always win the deal. Sellers are evaluating far more than valuation multiples. In... more

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Hosts: Allen Darby & Jacqueline Martinez

Guest: Patrick Lawler, Head of M&A at Savant Wealth Management

Most sellers think the hard part is getting to an LOI. In reality, that’s when the real work and the real risk begin. In this episode, Allen and ... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Vick
Senior Director, M&A Team at Beacon Pointe Advisors
Beacon Pointe Advisors
Episode: Episode 28: How buyers evaluate a seller's P&L with Special Guest Jacob Vick from Beacon Pointe Advisors
Kay Lynn Mayhue
President of Merit Financial Advisors
Merit Financial Advisors
Episode: Episode 27: Valuations - What is Your Practice Worth & How Will It Be Valued with Special Guest Kay Lynn Mayhue
Michael Dahlberg
CEO of Pollen Wealth
Pollen Wealth Management
Episode: Episode 26: How Buyers Win in a Sellers Market
Patrick Lawler
Head of M&A for Savant Wealth Management
Savant Wealth Management
Episode: Episode 25: Surviving the LOI Gauntlet: What Actually Gets Deals Closed
Amy DeTolla
Founder of Aureus Advantage, wealth management M&A and integration expert
Aureus Advantage
Episode: Episode 24: How to Objectively Measure Culture with Amy DeTolla from Aureus Advantage
Elizabeth Guidi
Tax partner at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, focuses on tax aspects of M&A
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Episode: How to Minimize Your Taxes on Big Transactions with Guest Elizabeth Guidi from Kilpatrick Townsend
Denitsa Balunis
Head of Corporate Strategy and Corporate Development
Edelman Financial Engines
Episode: Does Selling Mean an Exit? with Denitsa Balunis of Edelman Financial Services

Hosts

Allen Darby
Host of The Buyers Boardroom
Jacqueline Martinez
Co-host of The Buyers Boardroom

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Really flows

    Allen really has command of the needs of advisors and the industry issues- not sure there is a better tour guide taking us through the subject matter- and the guests are amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazedsftblfn
    United States3 years ago
  • Buyer’s Boardroom

    Such an educational experience! Allen and Jacqueline are incredibly knowledgeable. Great balance of content and conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FinPlannerNC
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun and Insightful

    This podcast is fun to listen to, breaks down complex concepts, and gives great perspective to the M&A world. A must listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BGroulx
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Podcast for Advisory Firm Owners!

    Such a great podcast. Lots of laughs AND great information for advisory firm owner’s interested in M&A. These folks have a ton of experience and and success. This first episode left me excited for the next one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FinplanrRob
    United States3 years ago
  • For anyone considering a deal

    Allen and Jacqueline are the best in the biz and this podcast for the first time pulls back the curtain on how deals actually work to give sellers an educated and transparent view into one of the biggest decisions of their careers. Plus they make it really fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    candicecarlton
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Insightful breakdowns of deal mechanics that help sellers prepare for conversations
Guests bring deep expertise, enhancing credibility and value for listeners
Episodes consistently praised for actionable guidance on LOIs, due diligence, and culture
Hosts balance data with real-world stories, making complex topics accessible

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Episode 28: How buyers evaluate a seller's P&L with Special Guest Jacob Vick from Beacon Pointe Advisors
Q: How do buyers view owner compensation in the run-rate P&L?
Buyer teams typically model a compensation pool (around 30-35% of revenues for client-facing staff), identify what portion goes to owners vs. junior staff, and ensure replacement costs are reserved so the business can operate smoothly post-close.
Episode 28: How buyers evaluate a seller's P&L with Special Guest Jacob Vick from Beacon Pointe Advisors
Q: What do buyers look at first when reviewing the financials?
Buyers start with a surface-level data package (P&Ls, balance sheets, YTD) and then move toward read-only access to accounting systems, focusing on run-rate revenue and core operating expenses before digging into deeper details.
Episode 25: Surviving the LOI Gauntlet: What Actually Gets Deals Closed
Q: Hey, Jacqueline and Allen, I'm about to go under LOI with a private equity buyer. How much financial data should I share before the LOI is signed, and how should I handle confidentiality?
If there's an LOI, it signals seriousness; share confidential financials under NDA, with the understanding that due diligence will go deeper post-LOI. Provide data progressively, prioritize items that validate the deal while avoiding unnecessary overexposure, and ensure the process is transparent and collaborative.
Episode 27: Valuations - What is Your Practice Worth & How Will It Be Valued with Special Guest Kay Lynn Mayhue
Q: So what are the multiples today for a typical wealth-management practice?
Base EBITDA multiples generally fall in the 9-11x range for smaller to mid-sized firms, with headline offers potentially higher when including earn-outs and growth assumptions; larger firms can see 12-16x on current EBITDA, plus growth-driven premiums.
Does Selling Mean an Exit? with Denitsa Balunis of Edelman Financial Services
Q: What do you look for in a partner after the transaction?
Key signals include alignment on planning focus, cultural fit, and the willingness to stay involved with clients and employees through a defined transition period.

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What is The Buyer's Boardroom about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused show about M&A in wealth-management firms, with hosts dissecting deal structures, valuation drivers, culture and post-close integration. Across episodes, the discussions emphasize how buyers think, what sellers should highlight to maximize value, and the real-world dynamics of LOIs, due diligence, and closing. Notably, guests bring deep corporate-development and tax insight, cultural integration expertise, and hands-on deal experience, making it valuable for owners contemplating a sale or partnership as well as buyers strategizing growth. The format blends data-driven guidance with concrete anecdotes, clear takeaways, and a candid look at the emotional and financial stakes of transactions. This mix, plus ex... more

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