MAI acquires $725 million RIA book

MAI acquires $725 million RIA book
Patrick Gingras was a co-founder of Brenton Point Wealth Advisors
JAN 04, 2022

Patrick Gingras, who co-founded Brenton Point Wealth Advisors, an RIA firm with offices in New York and Madison, Connecticut, has joined MAI Capital Management as a regional president and senior managing director.

Gingras, who will be based in Madison, brings with him managed assets of $725 million.

MAI, based in Cleveland, Ohio, manages $12.2 billion.

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