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Advisor Succession Planning

Meet our Acquisition Coordinator, Mark Esslie.

Meet our Acquisition Coordinator, Mark Esslie.

"We know you have choices in your own retirement strategy, and we are excited to be part of that transition for you and your clients. We strive to make your transition as seamless as possible. We have a team ready to assist you with paperwork and logistics. Our desire is that you feel confident with your choice and our team approach to service and planning.

We don’t bring a client through the trials and tribulations of financial planning to leave them just before the finish line.”

Our Approach

No singular approach meets the needs of every advisor, unless your signature approach is to meet each advisor exactly where they are at. Our team at Iron Tree is wholly dedicated to leveraging the various backgrounds, connections, and skillsets that we have to accommodate you and relate to what makes you unique, and ultimately establish a succession plan for you that you can be excited about. At the end of the day, you're at the heart of everything we do, and here is exactly how we do it:

1. Evaluation

Evaluation is the first step in our process to better understand the structure of your business, the client relationships you've fostered, and your long term goals. During this process we'll collect detailed information on your book of business to do a proper valuation.

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2. Strategy

We will work with you to create a strategic plan that allows you to retire on your terms, whether it be immediately, within a year, or as an ongoing strategic partner. We are open to negotiating your exit strategy, and we pride ourselves on working around you.

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3. Matching

After we have evaluated your business and had a strategic meeting, we analyze your book to determine if Iron Tree Financial will make you a formal succession planning offer. We then negotiate the details of the offer and implement your onboarding plan.

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4. Implementation

With a plan and professional in place, we provide step-by-step support to make the transition seamless for you, your clients, and your team.

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What We Offer

  • A highly competitive valuation offer which includes "Transition Assistance" and a "Succession Planning" offer in one.


  • A Customizable Tax efficient payment structure to take succession planning to the next level in your own personal plan.


  • Two paperwork transition teams working simultaneously to expediate and provide a low stress repapering environment.


  • Iron Tree Financial's Operation Team and Cetera Investors Corporate Transition Team.


  • A dedicated Cetera Resource center to handle account questions.


  • Custom onboarding communication branded with Iron Tree Financial and your personal transition story.

Nationwide Reach

36 Multi-State Locations Established.

A Team Built to Last

11 Dedicated and Deeply Rooted Professionals.

An Expansive Client-Base

600+ Client Households across the country.

Longevity & Understanding

50+ Combined Years of Experience.

"Your Time, Your Money" | SUCCESSION PLANNING<br/>

"Your Time, Your Money" | SUCCESSION PLANNING

You may have already heard about our feature podcast.

Check out some of the episodes below where we specifically cover "Succession Planning" topics.

Helping Financial Advisors Retire.

Helping Financial Advisors Retire.

Mark sits down with esteemed financial professional and author Pete Bush to discuss beginning your succession plan today.

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Succession Planning Done RIGHT.

Succession Planning Done RIGHT.

Mark sits down to give you a blueprint for your succession plan in under seven minutes.

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Recruiting and Succession Planning for Advisors.

Recruiting and Succession Planning for Advisors.

Mark and Adam welcome Tom Taylor onto the show to talk about why Cetera Investors is the best home for retiring advisors.

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Writing Your Practices Next Chapter.

Writing Your Practices Next Chapter.

Mark sits down with financial professional and fellow podcast host Rose Price to discuss all things Succession Planning.

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See What the Top Names are Saying About Our Model.

Perhaps the biggest honor we could experience, outside of seeing our advisor flourish, is hearing what other people have to say about our business. Check out some of the articles below from several of the biggest names in business and finance media to hear some of the nationwide buzz around Iron Tree!

*Featured content was paid advertising.*

International Business Times

International Business Times

Check out the International Business Times' article on Iron Tree Financial's Succession Planning formula!

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Check out inky's article on Iron Tree Financial's Succession Planning formula!

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Time to Talk About Your Legacy.

Are you ready to go? Just have a few questions you need answered? Wherever you find yourself, we want to hear from you.

If you’re set to jumpstart the conversation about your own succession plan — or interested in joining Iron Tree Financial — we’re here to guide you through every step, and we're only one call away.

BEGIN YOUR SUCCESSION PLAN.

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