Guests: Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS

In this encore* episode, Michael Goodman, CPA/PFS interview generation 2 (G2) members, Chris Benson and Eric Hehman, about succession planning for personal financial planners, including:

The business models and background of each’s succession planning experience
How the succession planning process was initiated and what happened next
Balancing formal and informal elements of the succession plan development
Discussion of the timeline and shift in roles and responsibilities during transition
The importance of open and honest communication with the G1 successee
How succession fits with your life plan
Lessons learned and actionable takeaways, including what G1 can do to strengthen the partnership with G2 during the transition process

*This episode originally appeared on www.aicpa.org/pfp in August 2017. The nature of this content is still accurate and relevant and we hope you enjoy this series.

Access the related resources from this podcast:

Practice management resources from the AICPA PFP Section
Demonstrate your competency in personal financial planning with the CPA/PFS credential or the PFP certificate program.

Don’t miss other succession planning podcasts!

Succession planning: Q&A with David DeVoe
Success tips from Generation 1
Success tips from Generation 2

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