Kathryn "Kem" Taylor Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

The desire to perpetuate independent financial advisory businesses and a passion for helping people succeed inspires my work in succession planning every day. I consult on internal equity transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and business continuity.As part of the Succession Management team at FP Transitions I guide client firms on the ongoing review and assessment of their plans. This includes annual pro forma spreadsheet adjustments, tracking and re-calculation of promissory… Show more The desire to perpetuate independent financial advisory businesses and a passion for helping people succeed inspires my work in succession planning every day. I consult on internal equity transitions, mergers, acquisitions, and business continuity.As part of the Succession Management team at FP Transitions I guide client firms on the ongoing review and assessment of their plans. This includes annual pro forma spreadsheet adjustments, tracking and re-calculation of promissory note(s), corporate governance development and review of a company’s compensation, profitability, entity and organizational structures, acceleration options, finance options, etc. Show less

San Diego

Working exclusively in the financial services industry, Gladstone is a mergers and acquisitions consultant, providing complete transaction advisory services for business leaders and entrepreneurs.I am responsible for establishing a West Coast presence for Gladstone including revenue development, service delivery, and client retention. I develop succession plans in anticipation of either sale or merger and prepare exit strategies for existing owners. We also offer an online tool for… Show more Working exclusively in the financial services industry, Gladstone is a mergers and acquisitions consultant, providing complete transaction advisory services for business leaders and entrepreneurs.I am responsible for establishing a West Coast presence for Gladstone including revenue development, service delivery, and client retention. I develop succession plans in anticipation of either sale or merger and prepare exit strategies for existing owners. We also offer an online tool for business valuation through our subsidiary, Gladstone Analytics, LLC, Our team includes business advisors and investment bankers, as well as legal, tax, and valuation professionals, providing the services of a boutique with the depth of a large firm. Gladstone can provide the resources and services necessary to assist Financial Services Firms at every stage during the lifecycle of their business. Show less

San Diego

Managed 15-person team of transition specialists onboarding new advisors - helping them to create their own new businesses. Also managed process for existing LPL advisors creating, merging or converting RIA firms.Managed large enterprise relationships.Coordinated with Business Development, Marketing, Registrations, and Compliance departments to streamline shared procedures. Partnered with Recruiting to create and implemented constantly-evolving Transition and Conversion plans to attract… Show more Managed 15-person team of transition specialists onboarding new advisors - helping them to create their own new businesses. Also managed process for existing LPL advisors creating, merging or converting RIA firms.Managed large enterprise relationships.Coordinated with Business Development, Marketing, Registrations, and Compliance departments to streamline shared procedures. Partnered with Recruiting to create and implemented constantly-evolving Transition and Conversion plans to attract and retain advisor groups Show less

San Diego, Ca

Onboarded new advisors. Analyzed advisor’s current and projected business model. Reviewed office, staff, compliance, marketing, hardware and technology requirements to create a customized transition project plan. Also provided guidance to groups and individuals creating their own Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firms to join LPL Financial's Hybrid program.

Portsmouth, Nh

Performed all accounting functions including budgeting, net capital calculations and financial statements. Processed payroll, hired, trained, and developed employees. Created “The Financial Counselor Program™” to institute the charging of fees.Developed marketing materials. Developed Written Supervisory Procedures; created AML handbook and Privacy Policy. Administered CRD and IARD. Conducted audits and annual compliance meetings.

New York, Ny

Five year tenure at audio tour company covered increasing responsibilities and skills. Worked with museums to plan, implement, sell and manage audio tour programs. Coordinated staff, writers, curators, translators, engineers and narrators such as Walter Cronkite, Roy Lichtenstein, Meryl Streep.

Ba Cum Laude, Art History

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