Dealmaking
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors grow their businesses through mergers and acquisitions.
January 11, 2024
Atria Wealth Boosts Assets by $12BTwo of its business units, CUSO and Sorrento, now work with about 200 banks and credit unions.
January 09, 2024
Cambridge Launches New Fee-Only RIABridgePort Financial Solutions, led by Eddie Rollins, will acquire stakes in small and midsize firms.
December 21, 2023
LPL Takes 20% Stake in Independent Advisor AllianceThe backing will help to elevate advisor services and support without jeopardizing IAA's independence, its CEO says.
December 14, 2023
Edelman Financial Buys $1.5B Retirement FirmThis is the company's largest deal, based on assets, since it began acquiring other entities in 2021.
November 08, 2023
Hightower Acquires $2.5B RIAThe wealth management firm adds Resource Consulting Group, a fee-only concern based in Orlando, Florida.
November 06, 2023
Morningstar, Envestnet Launch Managed IRA ServiceThe IRA product will have no account minimum, allowing investors with lower balances to access personalized advice.
October 23, 2023
Focus Financial's Adolf Steps Down as CEODan Glaser, a partner with the private equity firm that recently bought Focus, is now interim CEO.
September 01, 2023
The 3 Types of UHNW Clients and How to Serve ThemAdvisors who fail to keep their wealthier clients on solid legal footing risk losing them, says David Guin.
August 28, 2023
Goldman to Sell Former United Capital Unit to Creative PlanningThe business, formerly led by Joe Duran, oversees $29 billion in assets; it was purchased by Goldman for $750 million.
August 27, 2023
Why M&A Activity for RIAs Should Be Strong in 2023There's "never been more capital on the sidelines than there is today," says Republic's Peter Nesvold.