Mergers and Acquisitions

Get to Know Us & Our Approach

We understand that entrusting someone with your life’s work is a significant decision—one that requires confidence, alignment, and a shared commitment to your legacy. That’s why we believe in building relationships first, ensuring you have the opportunity to truly get to know us and how we approach mergers and acquisitions.

The Tranel Financial Group has been guiding individuals toward their ideal financial lives since 1988. As an established financial planning firm based in Libertyville, IL, we have built a legacy of trust, stability, and client-focused service. With a dedicated team of financial advisors and service team members, we currently oversee many assets (specific figures withheld). Our long-standing presence in the industry provides financial professionals with valuable resources and support when considering a transition.

Our firm operates with a commitment to seamless succession planning and sustainable business growth. Through strategic mergers and acquisitions, we provide financial advisors with the opportunity to transition their books of business while ensuring continuity for their clients. We offer a smooth, structured approach to help advisors retire or shift careers while preserving the integrity of their work and the financial well-being of their clients.

The Tranel Financial Group is affiliated through Money Concepts Capital Corp and custody through Pershing.

Acquisitions: A Strategic Approach

Financial planning can feel complex, overwhelming and full of uncertainty – but it doesn’t have to. Your financial planner will give you all the knowledge and resources you need so that you have the confidence to make informed decisions focused on your financial goals. We encourage you to ask questions so that you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of your finances and see the full impact of our strategies through measurable results.

Audience:

  • $50,000,000 to $350,000,000 plus of Investable assets with 100-150 clients.
  • An owner looking to retire in the next 2-4 years, would like to do a 6 month transition the book of business, stay on staff as a solicitor after a 6 month transition
  • An owner looking to retire immediately

OTHER CRITERIA

  • Long-standing history in the industry
  • Current asset reporting system already established
  • CRM system established
  • Consistent growth year over year
  • Multiple avenues of growth

Growth Opportunities For our Advisors

Our current financial advisors have the opportunity to be able to help execute the mergers and/or acquisitions through The Tranel Group or The Tranel Financial Group. Our culture is derived from growth; therefore we are learning organization at heart so we budget every year for our advisors to continuously grow through conferences. Coaching, mentioning or schooling. Growth is also expended monetarily as we have a growing marketing budget so bring in consistent external website leads. It is our goal to bring in a new qualified lead twice a month to a financial advisor.

Mergers: Partnerships Built for Long-Term Success

At The Tranel Financial Group, we believe that successful mergers are built on strong foundations—trust, alignment, and a shared vision for growth. Our approach to partnerships goes beyond transactions, focusing on long-term sustainability and financial stability.

Consistent and Sustainable Relationships

We prioritize lasting partnerships by implementing disciplined investment strategies that focus on long-term value creation. Through rigorous analysis, research, and risk management, we aim to ensure smooth transitions while maintaining client confidence.

Risk Management Excellence

Protecting financial stability is a key priority in every merger we facilitate. By closely monitoring market trends and employing risk mitigation strategies, we help safeguard both advisors and their clients through every stage of the transition.

Ethical Conduct and Responsible Investing

Integrity is central to how we operate. We uphold the highest ethical standards through compliance, transparency, and accountability. Our approach to responsible investing contributes to a more sustainable financial ecosystem, ensuring a smooth transition for both advisors and their clients.

Our Vision: A Stronger Tomorrow
Thought Leadership and Collaboration

By staying at the forefront of industry trends, fostering curiosity, and embracing continuous research, we position ourselves as professionals in financial advising. Through strategic financial planning, risk management, and a commitment to ethical conduct, we work toward a more stable and prosperous future.

If you are considering a transition and want to partner with a firm that values relationships and long-term success, we invite you to explore how The Tranel Financial Group can support you in the next chapter of your career.