RIA M&A Contracts & Documentation
Precision-engineered frameworks and strategic oversight to support your firm’s transition. Protect your investment with securities-focused contracts.
RIA M&A Contracts & Documentation
RIA M&A Contracts & Documentation
Precision-engineered frameworks and strategic oversight to support your firm’s transition. Protect your investment with securities-focused contracts.
Precision-engineered frameworks and strategic oversight to support your firm’s transition. Protect your investment with securities-focused contracts.
Core RIA Acquisition Contracts
The foundation of a successful RIA acquisition is built on the strength of its primary documents. We facilitate the preparation of every critical instrument:
The foundation of a successful RIA acquisition is built on the strength of its primary documents. We facilitate the preparation of every critical instrument:
RIA Asset Purchase Agreement (APA)
The definitive contract. We coordinate APAs designed to address the complexities of AUM-based pricing, revenue retention clauses, and the specific transfer of goodwill.
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Promissory Notes & Earn-Out Provisions
RIA Asset Purchase
Agreement (APA)
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Promissory Notes &
Earn-Out Provisions
Operational & Continuity Documentation
Successful M&A extends beyond the closing date. We provide the internal framework designed to reduce post-close disputes.
Successful M&A extends beyond the closing date. We provide the internal framework designed to reduce post-close disputes.
RIA Operating Agreements
Governance, voting rights, and drag-along/tag-along provisions for multi-partner firms.
Buy-Sell Agreements
Employment & Advisor Agreements
RIA Operating
Agreements
Buy-Sell
Agreements
Employment &
Advisor Agreements
Restrictive Covenants & Risk Mitigation
The value of an RIA is rooted in its client relationships. We focus on securing those assets through specialized financial advisor non-compete agreements.
The value of an RIA is rooted in its client relationships. We focus on securing those assets through specialized financial advisor non-compete agreements.
Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Clauses
Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
Joinders & Rep Agreements
Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation Clauses
Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA)
Joinders & Rep
Agreements
The AdvisorLaw Advantage
The AdvisorLaw Advantage
$1.5B+
SEC/FINRA
Securities-Focused
Every contract considers SEC and FINRA impact, from ADV updates to client consent.
Neutral
Unified Workflow
As the central conduit between buyers, sellers, and counsel, AdvisorLaw provides the neutral structural oversight necessary to align interests and facilitate a definitive close.
$1.5B+
SEC/FINRA
Securities-Focused
Every contract considers SEC and FINRA impact, from ADV updates to client consent.
Neutral
Unified Workflow
As the central conduit between buyers, sellers, and counsel, AdvisorLaw provides the neutral structural oversight necessary to align interests and facilitate a definitive close.
$1.5B+
SEC/FINRA
Securities-Focused
Every contract considers SEC and FINRA impact, from ADV updates to client consent.
Neutral
Unified Workflow
As the central conduit between buyers, sellers, and counsel, AdvisorLaw provides the neutral structural oversight necessary to align interests and facilitate a definitive close.
$1.5B+
SEC/FINRA
Securities-Focused
Every contract considers SEC and FINRA impact, from ADV updates to client consent.
Neutral
Unified Workflow
As the central conduit between buyers, sellers, and counsel, AdvisorLaw provides the neutral structural oversight necessary to align interests and facilitate a definitive close.
What Our Clients Say About Us
What Our Clients Say About Us
What Our Clients Say About Us
"Hard working group of folks assisting me in matters of expertise, on their end, with an emphasis on results."
- Rob Ryan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Great advice, excellent coaching, flawless execution. Highly recommended!"
- Dean Giella⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Listened to my needs, thorough and methodical process to get me from the start to completion, attention to detail"
- Steve Kennedy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Very happy with their service through the entire process. They set expectations from the beginning and delivered through a lengthy process."
- Bill H⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Hard working group of folks assisting me in matters of expertise, on their end, with an emphasis on results."
- Rob Ryan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Great advice, excellent coaching, flawless execution. Highly recommended!"
- Dean Giella⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Listened to my needs, thorough and methodical process to get me from the start to completion, attention to detail."
- Steve Kennedy⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Very happy with their service through the entire process. They set expectations from the beginning and delivered through a lengthy process."
- Bill H⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Meet Your Experts
Meet Your Experts
Meet Your Experts
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CE Credit Course: Outsourced CCO (OCCO) Services for RIAs
Secure Your Transaction Today
Secure Your Transaction Today
Secure Your Transaction Today
Secure Your Transaction Today
Whether you require a single non-solicitation agreement or a full suite of acquisition documents, our team is ready to lead the process.