Dealmaking
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors grow their businesses through mergers and acquisitions.
September 16, 2024
Wealth.com's New Backers Include Venture Capital Arm of AlphabetThe investment validates the firm's efforts to disrupt the estate planning status quo, CEO Rafael Loureiro says.
September 16, 2024
Morningstar Adds Broadridge Securities-Based Lending Tools to Advisor WorkstationSecurities-based lending solutions are used by advisors to help address clients' liquidity needs.
September 12, 2024
AssetMark Adds Morningstar Wealth as Third-Party StrategistThis launch will enable financial advisors working with AssetMark to access a range of model portfolios and SMAs.
September 12, 2024
Hightower Backs $2.3B Florida Wealth FirmHightower, led by Bob Oros, now works with 140 advisory businesses.
September 09, 2024
For These Dealmakers, RIA Consolidation Is a Race to ScaleIndustry leaders, at a recent summit, noted the influence of private equity in acquiring smaller firms.
August 28, 2024
Sequoia Financial Buys Wealth Team From Large AccountantThe deal also includes a strategic partnership that will see both firms support the needs of shared clients.
August 27, 2024
Gateway Financial Partners Adds Wealth.com Estate Planning ToolsThe tech-driven collaboration enables the firm's advisors to serve clients more comprehensively.
August 22, 2024
Edward Jones Taps U.S. Bank for Client Checking and Credit ServicesEdward Jones' deepening relationship with U.S. Bank aims to enhance saving, spending and borrowing capabilities for clients.
August 20, 2024
CW Advisors Buys $1.2B Fee-Only RIAThis is the firm's largest deal since kicking off its acquisition strategy in 2023 after private equity backing.
August 20, 2024
Duran's Rise Growth Makes First RIA InvestmentIt is acquiring a minority stake in Bleakley Financial, which works with nearly $10 billion in assets and is based in Fairfield, New Jersey.