Succession Planning for Advisors

At Wealth Management at UW Credit Union, we offer advisors more than a transaction, we offer a trusted partner to carry forward the foundation you've established. Whether retirement is five years away or just around the corner, succession planning isn’t something to put off. It’s a strategic process that protects your clients, your team, and the practice you've spent years building. We understand that selling your practice is more than a transaction - it’s a transition. That’s why we work with advisors to create customized, thoughtful succession plans that reflect your values and goals.

Why Start Planning Early?

• Maximize Your Practice’s Value: early planning gives you time to organize your data, streamline operations, and position your book for a stronger valuation.
• Stay in Control of the Process: when you plan ahead, you choose the timing, the buyer, and the terms - rather than reacting to circumstances.
• Protect Your Clients and Staff: a well-prepared transition ensures continuity of care, minimizes disruption, and provides career paths for your team.

Why Choose Us as Your Partner?

Selling your practice is about more than finding a buyer, it’s about choosing the right partner to continue the relationships you’ve built. At Wealth Management at UW Credit Union, we offer a unique alternative to traditional buyers: a values-driven, community-rooted financial institution that puts people first. With over $1 billion in assets under management, a team of 12 experienced advisors, and 5 dedicated support staff, we bring the scale, stability, and expertise of an established institution, combined with the personalized care of a high-touch wealth management firm to assist with the transition. As part of a member-owned credit union, we blend the stability and values of a cooperative with the sophistication of a full-service advisory practice.

Our Promise
When you sell to us, your clients gain a stable, values-driven home, and you gain peace of mind knowing your life’s work will continue to thrive.

Our journey began in 2012, with just $100 million in AUM and a vision to build something extraordinary. Over the years, we’ve grown steadily and strategically, hitting key milestones to serve as a growing force in the financial advisory space. Backed by a dedicated team and a strong regional presence, our program offers the infrastructure and momentum that advisors need to confidently transition and thrive. Each step forward reflects the trust our clients place in us and the strength of our advisor-led model.

Wealth Management at UW Credit Union partners with LPL Financial to offer securities and advisory services. LPL is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. Figures provided as of June 30, 2025. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com

*Wealth Management at UW Credit Union data as of February 2026