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William Bruckner

In PWD coverage since August 26, 2026 · 4 stories
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Buyers still pay up. They want the file first

Deal counts fell 9% while seller assets climbed 88%, and the gap between those two numbers is where a founder's pitch and the premium get decided.
M&A · Aug 26RIA M&A assets nearly double on fewer, bigger deals
M&A · Aug 26RIA deal count dips as acquired assets nearly double to $342.9 billion
The Close · Aug 26The 89% question hanging over RIA M&A
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