Phil Trem

Trem covers brokerage mergers and acquisitions for Leader's Edge.
Anyone's Guess
Brokerage Ops Anyone's Guess
The strange economic environment makes 2023 M&A forecasting a crapshoot.
March 1, 2023
Very Active 2022, Considering…
Industry Very Active 2022, Considering…
2022 is likely to end up, after all announcements, as the second-strongest year ...
January 17, 2023
M&A Slowdown? Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Brokerage Ops M&A Slowdown? Actions Speak Louder Than Words
There’s still money for lattes and insurance acquisitions…for now.
December 1, 2022
Enough Capital for Another 6 Months
Brokerage Ops Enough Capital for Another 6 Months
M&A valuations are still strong, but there are cracks in the foundation.
November 1, 2022
Specialty Valuations Up
Brokerage Ops Specialty Valuations Up
M&A activity is still robust as specialty distribution transactions gain momentu...
September 29, 2022