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Find out how much of the book leaves with the owner
Relationships here are personal; ask what retention looked like on any prior transition and weight the price toward recurring clients, not one-time engagements.
financial services for Sale in Oregon
Similar businesses sell at 1.4x to 6.9x SDE. Compare live listings and connect with sellers.
Market Snapshot
National transaction benchmarks for financial services businesses.
Under $500K
Median revenue$227k
Median cash flow$102k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.4x - 2.5x
$500K to $2M
Median revenue$793k
Median cash flow$310k
Median sale price$875k
Multiple range2.1x - 4.0x
Over $2M
Median revenue$2.40m
Median cash flow$733k
Median sale price$3m
Multiple range3.7x - 6.9x
A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.
What to know about financial services acquisitions
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating financial services acquisitions.
Confirm the licenses and carrier appointments transfer
A CPA firm, agency, or registered advisory carries credentials and appointments that may not pass automatically; verify what you must hold or re-apply for.
Separate recurring revenue from project revenue
Monthly retainers and renewing policies are worth more than seasonal tax work; get the split in writing.
Look hard at client and carrier concentration
A few large accounts or one dominant carrier can carry the business — and walk. Quantify the exposure.
Check compliance and liability history
E&O claims, regulatory exams, and audit findings are liabilities you may inherit; review coverage and open matters.
Plan for the transition of trust, not just the keys
Clients stay because they trust a person — negotiate a transition period, introductions, and non-competes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common buyer questions for this market.
Yes, recurring, high-margin revenue is exactly what lenders want. Expect scrutiny of client retention, the owner's role, and license transfer; a documented transition plan makes it far easier.