Partnership

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Why Partner with Dakota

Transition, Succession & Next Generation Positioning
- The RIA industry is aging and in serious need of succession and transition planning
- Having a formal succession plan is part of an advisor’s fiduciary duty to their clients, to ensure proper continuity of planning and care
- Developing & mentoring the next generation of investment advisors is incredibly important, and lacking in the RIA space
- Partnering with Dakota Wealth will ensure your transition and succession planning is well formulated, with a multi-generational leadership structure that will continue to provide exceptional client service for many generations to come
Economies of Scale
- Sophisticated and Multi-Pronged Investment Strategy
- Technology enhancements
- Staff benefit package
Transitioning Operational Responsibilities
Strong Operational Support
Broader and Enhanced Client Service Offerings
National Marketing Platform, catering to specific geographies
Leadership and Professional Growth Opportunities for both existing Executives and Next Generation

Dakota was intentionally created to become a multi-billion dollar firm via organic and acquisition growth
Our journey to build a highly respected world-class wealth management firm is centered on creating an exceptional culture, through inspired teams who deliver transformational wealth management services
Dakota has created a highly scalable and efficient platform utilizing best-in-industry technology and consulting services to transfer the “back office” and non-revenue generating tasks from our client-facing team members, allowing them to focus their full attention on being client advisors
Dakota is an employee and client-owned firm – no private equity or unrelated third-party shareholders

Firms that partner with Dakota experience faster organic growth as they are able to transfer back and middle office responsibilities, utilize our Investment Team’s knowledge and insight, and gain efficiencies from our processes and technology stack
Dakota’s services include in-house investment management, estate and wealth planning, legal and tax advisory services – these services can be utilized to expand your offerings to current clients and enhance your overall service offerings

Dakota employs a flexible and individual approach to each unique partnership opportunity
Our team focuses on two important concepts when considering a partnership: Talent and Culture
Principals who partner with Dakota have an opportunity to have a meaningful role in the management and evolution of the firm
Dakota encourages incoming partners to use the transition opportunity to award key employees with equity
Dakota employs a formal and experienced transition team led by our Chief Operating Officer. We view a successful transition and assimilation to be of critical importance