When considering whether or not to join forces with another firm, Ted Motheral on our Partner Development team urges RIA owners to ask whether a partnership would improve value to clients, employees, and themselves. If the answer is “yes,” then a partnership could be a good fit. When firms join Mercer Advisors, they are able to maintain a level of autonomy while benefiting from greater resources and becoming part of our mission to amplify and simplify the financial lives of our clients.
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