Transitioning from Within: Success Stories and Pitfalls -S23OD-Recording-Transitioning from Within Success Panel

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The video panel discussion featured four speakers: Carla McAvoy, Stephen Fletcher, Asha Baylis, and Tim Coaches. They discussed the topic of transitioning from within a firm and shared their insights and experiences on the matter. The speakers talked about their backgrounds and current roles within their respective firms. Carla McAvoy shared that she has been in the financial planning business for 50 years and is currently focusing on training and consulting work. Stephen Fletcher talked about his recent transition to becoming an owner of Evo Advisors and the process of finding the right fit within the firm. Asha Baylis discussed the criteria for selecting future partners at Elwood & Goetz and emphasized the importance of cultural fit, technical competency, leadership abilities, and time management. The panelists also shared their experiences with mergers and acquisitions and the emotional aspects of combining firms. They addressed questions from the audience regarding ownership transitions, compensation structures, and client retention. Overall, the discussion provided valuable insights into the process of transitioning within a firm and the various factors that need to be considered.

Keywords

video panel discussion

transitioning from within a firm

insights and experiences

backgrounds

current roles

mergers and acquisitions

ownership transitions

client retention

cultural fit