Plan your future with confidence. Protect your legacy. Maximize your life’s work.

You have built your practice with years of dedication, expertise, and personal commitment to your clients. At some point, every advisor faces the question of what happens next. Whether you are preparing for retirement, considering a sale, or planning for an unexpected transition, having a clear succession plan ensures your clients are cared for, your business retains its value, and your legacy remains intact.

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Why a Succession Plan is Essential

Without a plan, even a thriving practice can lose value quickly during a transition. Clients may feel uncertain, team members may leave, and negotiations may not work in your favor. A proactive succession plan can:

  • Preserve the trust and loyalty of your clients
  • Protect the livelihoods of your team members
  • Secure the maximum value for your book of business
  • Ensure continuity in service and leadership
  • Provide financial clarity for your next chapter
  • Prepare for both planned and unplanned transitions

Your future should be on your terms.‍

Let’s build a plan together that protects your clients, honors your legacy, and ensures you receive the full value of what you have built.

How We Work With You

Veranovia’s succession planning process is designed to be personal, structured, and adaptable. Together we will:

Define Your Legacy and Goals

We begin with a conversation about what matters most to you. Do you want a successor who shares your values and approach to client service? Is maximizing financial value your top priority? Do you want to stay involved for a transition period or step away immediately?

Assess Business Value and Readiness

We work with valuation professionals to determine the fair market value of your practice. If there is an opportunity to increase that value before your transition, we help you implement strategies that enhance your business’s appeal to potential successors.

Identify and Vet Successor Candidates

Using our network of trusted advisors and industry connections, we help identify, evaluate, and match you with a successor who aligns with your vision for your clients and your team.

Design the Transition Plan

We outline a clear, step-by-step plan that includes deal structure, payment terms, legal requirements, operational changes, and a defined timeline.

Create the Client Communication Strategy

Client trust is central to the success of any transition. We help you create a communication plan that informs clients, reassures them, and builds confidence in their new advisor relationship.

Provide Ongoing Support Until Completion

Our team stays involved through every stage of the process, from negotiations to operational handoff, ensuring your plan is executed smoothly.

Built-In Successor for Peace of Mind

From the moment you join Veranovia, you have an additional layer of security. As part of your affiliation, Veranovia has the first opportunity to match any offer you receive for your practice. This means:

  • You have a qualified, interested buyer already in place
  • The buyer will know your clients, your processes, and your value
  • You can avoid rushed sales or undervalued deals
  • Your clients and staff can experience a seamless transition

Even if you decide to sell to someone else, you will know there is a safety net in place that can protect your business’s value and continuity.

Flexible Solutions for Every Stage

Succession planning is not only for advisors who are ready to step away today. We help advisors at any point in their career:

  • Establish an emergency continuity plan
  • Increase business value over time
  • Mentor an internal successor
  • Prepare for a future sale or merger
  • Align personal retirement plans with the sale of the practice

The Veranovia Advantage

When you partner with Veranovia for succession planning, you gain:

  • A trusted guide who understands both the business and personal aspects of the transition
  • Access to a vetted network of potential successors
  • Expertise in valuation, deal structure, and negotiations
  • Operational and strategic support to ensure a smooth client and team experience
  • A built-in successor option from day one for peace of mind

Other Ways We Support Advisors

Let’s Talk

If you represent advisors who want more, we would love to explore how we can work together. We are relationship-driven, transparent, and focused on long-term success for every placement.

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