Identifying the Intangibles that Could Derail a Promising Merger

A merger opportunity often looks great on paper. Each side has its unique strengths which, when combined, could produce a competitive asset management powerhouse. But balance sheets, track records, compensation comparisons and valuations only tell part of the story. A transaction that looks awesome to those in the C-suite could be disastrous if it results in the loss of your most important assets – your key personnel. Here are a few “red flags” you may need to think about, as published in Advisorpedia.

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