Phil Trem

Trem covers brokerage mergers and acquisitions for Leader's Edge.
The Taxman Cometh
Industry The Taxman Cometh
Between the COVID-19 comedown and the looming capital gains hike, M&A is revving...
July 20, 2021
Tax Increase Jitters
Brokerage Ops Tax Increase Jitters
Fears of potential U.S. tax increases cause more brokerages to consider a merger...
June 1, 2021
In Hindsight, Nothing Has Changed
Industry In Hindsight, Nothing Has Changed
An unprecedented M&A year in review
May 2, 2021
Flight to Quality
Brokerage Ops Flight to Quality
What are the options for quality, consultant-minded brokerages that need capital...
May 2, 2021
Resiliency Is Value
Industry Resiliency Is Value
With intermediaries averaging 5 percent EBITDA in 2020, buyers ready to ink deal...
March 26, 2021