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Why Carson

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Growing a business is hard. But with the support of a network of peers -- and regular opportunities to learn from the strategies and tactics working in their own offices -- it gets a whole lot easier.

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Whether it's our big annual Excell Conference, our women in wealth management conference or a partners-only training webinar, we've got every need covered.

Community Impact

Make a Difference

At Carson, giving back is part of our core. And we not only say our partners should make a difference, but twice a year we honor partners who've done exemplary community service work.
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Your Brand. Our Support.

To reach the next level of growth, you need to delegate and elevate yourself to CEO. We help do that while giving you the freedom to maintain full ownership.

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By joining an existing Carson Partner firm, you get to focus on the work you love without the burden of ownership.

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Control Plus Capital

Want national brand recognition and an infusion of capital? Explore taking on the Carson Wealth name while keeping a majority stake in your firm.

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Looking for a succession solution? When you sell your firm to Carson, you join a company with a mission to be the most trusted in financial advice.
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About

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We take pride in building the best team in the business, and our partners know that the industry thought leaders are working on their behalf.

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When you do great work, people notice. See the latest examples of Carson's coverage in the national press.

Careers

Culture and Opportunity.

We're constantly on the lookout to help others grow in within their profession. Come learn about life at Carson.
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Facts vs. Feelings

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A deep dive into the market-moving events to cut through the noise and help you identify what really matters.

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M&A |

45 Mins

August 22, 2025

Know Your Worth: Anatomy of the Deal

Video by Michael Belluomini

Join Carson’s Michael Belluomini, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, VP, Mergers & Acquisitions, as they dive into the structure of a typical M&A deal.

Topics of Discussion:

The differences between upfront, retention, and growth earnouts.
The strangest deal terms and new wrinkles they’ve encountered.
The present value of a deal and why headline can mean different things.

M&A |

45 Mins

Know Your Worth: Innovation, Integration, and the Investment Frontier

Video by Michael Belluomini

Join Carson’s M&A leaders Michael Belluomini and Mike Wieger for a timely conversation with Hiren B Patel, Head of Advisor Solutions at 55ip and Brendan Taylor, VP of Advisor Success Manager at 55ip. We’ll explore how investment management trends are shaping M&A strategy and what advisors need to know about tax-smart investing, tech-powered portfolios, and …

M&A |

45 Mins

Know Your Worth | The Rise of the External Buyer

Video by Michael Belluomini

Join Carson’s Michael Belluomini, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, JD, VP, Mergers & Acquisitions, as they dive into the rise of external succession plans in the M&A market. Topics of Discussion: 1. The differences between seller-financed internal succession, externally financed internal succession, and selling to an external buyer. 2. The pros and cons …

M&A |

45 Mins

Know Your Worth | Eric Leeper & James Fisher

Video by Michael Belluomini

Join us for this month’s Know Your Worth livestream, where hosts Michael Belluomini, SVP, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Mike Wieger, VP, Mergers & Acquisitions will dive into the latest trends in the M&A market and what they mean for financial professionals considering a transition. This month, we’re excited to welcome Eric Leeper, CFA and James …