M&A Advisory: Why 'Vertical Dominance' hinges on your BD’s Transaction Fluency

Just reviewing the recent Financial Services Review analyst report on the M&A broker-dealer landscape. There's a strong emphasis on 'Vertical Dominance'—the idea that specialized practitioners are outperforming generalists because of their 'Transaction Fluency.' The report specifically mentions that 'Disciplined Responsiveness' at market launch and closing is the #1 deal-saver. For those of us in specialized verticals like Title Insurance or Settlement Services (look at the Action Title Research roll-ups), a generalist BD that treats a deal like a retail stock trade is a liability. Are you guys seeing your compliance platforms keep up with the speed of mid-market consolidation? I'm seeing a shift toward platforms that prioritize the practitioner lifecycle over retail oversight. Who's actually delivering on 'Transaction Fluency' in 2026?