Citizens Financial to acquire New Hampshire RIA

Citizens Financial to acquire New Hampshire RIA
The bank will buy select assets and liabilities of Paladin Advisors, a Kensington, New Hampshire-based firm.
JUL 14, 2022

Citizens Financial Group, a Providence, Rhode Island-based bank holding company, has agreed to purchase select assets and liabilities of Paladin Advisors, a Kensington, New Hampshire-based registered investment adviser managing $291 million in 342 accounts.

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter. Upon closing, Paladin will become part of Clarfeld|Citizens Private Wealth, the bank’s wealth management business.

“This acquisition will strengthen our wealth management business, as we gain additional reach and Paladin’s fresh asset allocation investment strategy, which complements our established approach,” Chris Weyrauch, head of Citizens Wealth Management, said in a press release Thursday.

Single-stock ETFs coming soon

Latest News

JPMorgan's surprise dealmaking gain shows tariff fear easing
JPMorgan's surprise dealmaking gain shows tariff fear easing

Investment banking fees far exceeded analysts' expectations.

Advisor moves: LPL welcomes $750M Osaic team, Raymond James recruits Wells Fargo duo in New York
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes $750M Osaic team, Raymond James recruits Wells Fargo duo in New York

Elsewhere in Utah, Raymond James also welcomed another experienced advisor from D.A. Davidson.

UBS loses arbitration battle in fiduciary fight over foundation funds
UBS loses arbitration battle in fiduciary fight over foundation funds

A federal appeals court says UBS can’t force arbitration in a trustee lawsuit over alleged fiduciary breaches involving millions in charitable assets.

RIA moves: NorthRock adds $800M Parkside Advisors, NFP acquires Levine Group in Tennessee
RIA moves: NorthRock adds $800M Parkside Advisors, NFP acquires Levine Group in Tennessee

NorthRock Partners' second deal of 2025 expands its Bay Area presence with a planning practice for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

Three easy ways to boost your firm’s impact this summer
Three easy ways to boost your firm’s impact this summer

Rather than big projects and ambitious revamps, a few small but consequential tweaks could make all the difference while still leaving time for well-deserved days off.

SPONSORED How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

SPONSORED RILAs bring stability, growth during volatile markets

Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.