Wealth management and advisory practices are commanding some of the strongest valuations in the market as buyers pursue recurring, fee based revenue. Private equity backed RIA aggregators and larger advisory firms have been consolidating independent practices for years, and they pay premium multiples for books with loyal clients, recurring assets under management, and clean succession. That competition has driven valuations to historically high levels. The predictable, recurring revenue of a well run practice is exactly what acquirers want, which keeps demand strong. Running an independent practice, meanwhile, means investing in technology, compliance, and talent to keep pace, and those demands only grow. Selling to a larger platform lets that reinvestment become their concern while you secure full value. Your client retention, recurring revenue, and succession readiness matter most when they are current and documented. Many advisors are also nearing retirement together, so more practices will reach the market, and selling ahead of that wave means less competition. If retiring, slowing down, or taking value off the table while aggregators are paying premiums is on your mind, the timing strongly favors you.