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True Partnership.
Shared Growth.

Lido offers a national platform for advisory firms seeking alignment, scale, and long-term value creation.

The “What’s Next?” Opportunity

You’ve built an exceptional firm by putting your clients first and providing objective advice grounded in hard-earned trust. Now, you’re at an inflection point. How do you grow without compromising your standards or independence? If you are contemplating retirement or selling your firm, what happens to your professional legacy? How can you provide security for the professionals you’ve mentored and continuity for the clients you serve?

Your answer might be a merger with Lido Advisors.

For over 25 years, Lido has partnered with independent RIAs who share our values: a commitment to fiduciary standards, client-first service, and doing wealth management the right way.

In Their Own Words

Why Advisors Partner With Lido

Lido is built to help advisors deliver a stronger client experience while growing a more durable practice. With an integrated platform, specialist support, and an ownership mindset, advisors gain the resources to scale confidently without sacrificing independence or quality.

Questions about a merger?

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Here’s what you can expect at each phase of the process:

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Initial Conversation

A confidential, no-pressure discussion to understand your firm, your goals, and whether Lido might be the right partner.

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Mutual Evaluation

We learn what matters most to you and explore how our platform, culture, and economics align with your needs and objectives.

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Transition Planning

If we move forward together, we will work with you to structure a transition that minimizes disruption for clients and staff, with dedicated support from day one.

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Day One and Beyond

From the moment you join, you have access to Lido’s full national platform, infrastructure, and investment capabilities, as well as a team committed to helping you grow.

Immediate
Post-Merger Support

From the outset, we prioritize the success of every strategic merger. This includes team training, development, and career mapping in an entrepreneurial culture that can reward colleagues with both cash and equity for their contributions to the firm.

Strategic Planning & Growth

  • Bespoke marketing strategy, leveraging digital, AI to direct new client acquisition opportunities to your practice
  • Access to national strategic partnerships with COIs and financial service providers
  • Support by in-house expertise and solutions for clients including tax and accounting, trust and estate, advanced wealth planning, and more
  • Training and career development

Technology & Client Reporting

  • Robust, innovative technology systems
  • Data analytics and client reporting
  • Updated cybersecurity and data privacy protections

Legal & Compliance

  • Corporate and regulatory filings
  • Compliance oversight
  • Risk management reviews
  • Agreement and contract reviews

In-House Transition & Integration

  • Comprehensive approach, supported internally and by custodian consultants (as needed)
  • Determination of ideal office location and setup
  • Team onboarding and support

Lead Generation & Marketing

  • Digital marketing expertise
  • Thought leadership and content creation
  • Social media support

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Growth Starts Here. If you’re interested in exploring a merger with Lido, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.

Henry Hagenbuch

Henry Hagenbuch

Senior Managing Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

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Henry Hagenbuch

Henry Hagenbuch

Senior Managing Director, Mergers and Acquisitions

By submitting the form, you acknowledge that we collect your name, email address, and phone number to respond to your inquiries and provide you with information about our products and services in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you are a California resident, please see our CCPA Notice to California Residents.

Lido One is a single, integrated platform combining all of the outlined services, but not all the services are provided by Lido Advisors, LLC (“Lido”).  Lido does not provide legal or tax advice or trustee services. Lido’s affiliates, including, but not limited to, Lido Tax, LLC (“L-Tax”), Enterprise Trust & Investment Company, Enterprise Trust Company (“Enterprise Trust”) and affiliated third-party legal professionals will, upon request, provide formal legal, tax, and/or trustee services for Lido’s client under separate agreement. Prospects and clients are urged to seek the advice of their own independent counsel or tax professional should such services be required.