The 5 Year Rolling Plan


Amar Pandit
A respected entrepreneur with 25+ years of Experience, Amar Pandit is the Founder of several companies that are making a Happy difference in the lives of people. He is currently the Founder of Happyness Factory, a world-class online investment & goal-based financial planning platform through which he aims to help every Indian family save and invest wisely. He is very passionate about spreading financial literacy and is the author of 4 bestselling books (+ 2 more to release in 2020), 8 Sketch Books, Board Game and 700 + columns.

January 10, 2025 | 2 Minute Read
Rajesh, a mutual fund distributor, had a plan.
“In five years, I will sell my firm,” he said. It sounded clear. It sounded decisive. But five years later, nothing had changed. He said the same thing.
“In another five years or so, I’ll sell.”
This cycle is all too common in the wealth industry. Financial professionals know they need an exit. They recognize the need for succession planning. But they delay. They procrastinate. And they keep pushing the timeline further into the future.
Why does this happen? Fear is one reason. Fear of letting go. Fear of the unknown. Fear of what comes next after they step away. Another reason is the lack of a concrete plan. Without a roadmap, the idea of succession becomes abstract—something to be addressed “someday.”
But here’s the hard truth: someday never comes. And the longer you wait, the harder it becomes.
Your health might take an unexpected turn. Your clients may lose trust if there’s no clear plan for continuity. And the value of your firm could diminish as time goes on.
Succession planning is not just about selling your firm. It’s about building a business that outlives you. It’s about creating value that endures. And it’s about ensuring a seamless transition for your clients and team.
Don’t fall into the “five-year rolling plan” trap. Take action now. Define your goals. Build a plan. Groom your successors. Secure the future of your firm.
Time waits for no one. It will not wait for you too. The best time to plan your exit was five years ago. The second-best time is today.
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