This document provides an introduction to succession planning for financial advisors. It discusses why having a succession plan is important, noting that the average age of financial advisors is 56 and only 29% have a written plan. It outlines different types of succession, including external sale of a book of business or internal succession by identifying a successor. The goal of succession planning is ensuring client continuity and legacy through transition. The document provides details on assessing business value, deal structures, financing a transition, assessing potential successors, and managing the client transition process.