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The future of succession planning: Why WT is investing in advice firms

IFA explores WT Financial Group’s evolving thinking on succession planning, with Keith Cullen highlighting the advantages of early mergers over the traditional practice sale model.

IFA

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WT-Merchant deal signals move from ‘quasi-investor’ to full capital partner

Professional Planner covers WT Financial Group’s shift from a variable licensee fee structure to taking equity stakes in advice practices through a new joint venture with Merchant Wealth Partners.

Professional Planner

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WT Financial JVs with PE player Merchant

Financial Newswire covers Merchant Wealth Partners’ entry into a joint venture with WT Financial Group, providing ‘patient capital’ to support the growth of financial advice businesses across Australia.

Financial Newswire

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WT Financial enters JV with Merchant Wealth

Financial Standard reports on Keith Cullen’s appointment as managing director of Investco, a joint venture between WT Financial Group and Merchant Wealth Partners. The entity plans to invest in “hub entities” (Hubcos), representing high-revenue practices or groups of practices.

  Financial Standard

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Merchant director’s 35-year history in Australian advice

Money Management reports on WT Financial Group’s joint venture with Merchant Wealth Partners, forming WTL & MWP Investco Pty Ltd to provide strategic growth capital to high-potential financial advice practices across Australia. The article also highlights the appointment of David Haintz as executive director, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in financial planning and advisory services.

  Money Management

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WT Financial announces joint venture with US player

Money Management covers WT Financial Group’s joint venture with Merchant Wealth Partners, launching WTL & MWP Investco Pty Ltd to provide strategic growth capital to high-potential financial advice practices across Australia, with Keith Cullen appointed as managing director.

  Money Management

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WT Financial and Merchant launch advice investment JV

IFA covers WT Financial Group’s new joint venture with Merchant, a New York-based capital investment firm, aimed at providing long-term investments to support the growth of entrepreneurial advice practices.

IFA

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‘Big win for the profession’: The importance of education reform

In this episode of The ifa Show, host Keith Ford is joined by WT Financial Group’s Managing Director, Keith Cullen, to break down the government’s recent adviser education reform announcement. They discuss what these changes mean for the industry and why a pragmatic approach is essential in creating pathways to bring in new advisers.

IFA

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Advisers need to take lead on advocacy

Professional Planner highlights WT Financial Group Managing Director Keith Cullen’s upcoming appearance on the opening panel of the summit at Canberra’s Old Parliament House on 10-11 February. Cullen emphasises the need for advisers to take greater responsibility in advocating for themselves and their clients, rather than relying solely on industry associations.

Professional Planner

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