Succession and Exit Planning for Wealth Advisors

Preparing Today for the Future of Your Advisory Practice

Presented by Darci Smith and Ben Douglas
Roklyn Consulting and Rimon, P.C.

📅 Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
📍 Location: Orinda Country Club

👉 Registration Coming Soon

Program Overview

What happens to a financial advisory practice when its founder decides to retire, transition ownership, or pursue a new opportunity? For many advisors, succession and exit planning can be one of the most important, and often overlooked, aspects of building a lasting professional legacy.

As the financial planning profession continues to evolve, more firms are facing important questions surrounding leadership transitions, talent development, practice acquisitions, and long-term continuity planning. Whether you are a seasoned advisor preparing your exit strategy or an emerging leader preparing to step into a larger role, having a thoughtful succession plan is essential.

Join financial professionals this November for an insightful educational session focused on succession and exit planning for wealth advisors. Hosted at the Orinda Country Club, this event will feature industry experts Darci Smith and Ben Douglas, who will provide practical guidance on transitions, recruiting, legal considerations, and the future of advisory firm succession planning.

This engaging session will explore the strategic, operational, legal, and human aspects of succession planning and advisory practice transitions, helping attendees better prepare for leadership continuity, firm growth, and long-term business sustainability.

What Attendees Will Learn

After attending this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand key principles of succession and exit planning for wealth advisors
• Identify strategies for recruiting and developing next-generation advisor talent
• Recognize best practices for transitioning a book of business or entire advisory firm
• Evaluate legal and compliance considerations involved in practice sales and acquisitions
• Strengthen continuity planning and long-term client relationship management
• Explore considerations for independence and breakaway transitions
• Apply practical frameworks for smoother leadership and ownership transitions

Participants will leave with actionable insights to help support long-term business continuity and professional legacy planning.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:

• Financial advisors and wealth managers
• Firm owners and leadership teams
• Emerging professionals preparing for larger leadership roles
• Professionals interested in succession and continuity planning
• Advisors exploring acquisitions, transitions, or independent firm opportunities

Whether you are planning for retirement, preparing for future leadership, or building long-term continuity within your firm, this event offers valuable strategies and practical guidance relevant to advisory professionals at many stages of their careers.

Registration Information

Registration details will be announced soon.

Seating may be limited, and early registration will be encouraged once registration becomes available.

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Join fellow financial professionals on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for an engaging discussion focused on succession planning, advisory firm transitions, leadership continuity, and long-term practice growth.

About the Presenters

Darci Smith

Roklyn Consulting

Darci Smith is the founder of Roklyn Consulting, a boutique recruitment and transition consulting firm specializing in California’s wealth management industry.

Known for her “culture-first” philosophy, Darci works closely with firms to help them identify and communicate their organizational identity in order to attract and retain top advisor talent. She specializes in helping G2 and G3 advisors align career goals with the right firm opportunities and guides professionals through complex transition and breakaway processes.

Her expertise in succession planning, advisor recruitment, and independent firm transitions makes her a highly respected resource within the wealth management community.

Ben Douglas

Rimon, P.C.

Ben Douglas advises businesses across the asset management industry, including private investment advisers, wealth managers, hedge funds, venture funds, fintech startups, and hybrid advisory firms.

As a partner at Rimon, P.C., Ben counsels clients on matters including fund formation, regulatory compliance, acquisitions, advisory firm transactions, and service provider relationships. His legal expertise provides valuable perspective for advisors preparing for ownership transitions, mergers, acquisitions, or succession planning initiatives.

Together, Darci and Ben bring a unique combination of operational, recruiting, legal, and strategic expertise to this important industry discussion.