Mergers & Acquisitions

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Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal

The deal marks Ground Control's second UK transaction in under two years as US wealth platforms race to stake out overseas territory.

By Leo Almazora
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2026
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach

The Cleveland-based wealth manager adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to Evoke, its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet

Greg Abel's first major deal signals that Berkshire's acquisition machine is back – and housing is the opening move.

By Leo Almazora
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2026
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth

The Carmel, Indiana RIA grew nearly 150% in assets since severing ties with its first backer following a FINRA dispute.

By Leo Almazora
Jamie Dimon signals up to $20 billion acquisition for JPMorgan
WIREHOUSES MAY 27, 2026
Jamie Dimon signals up to $20 billion acquisition for JPMorgan

The bank's outspoken CEO says it's scanning for deal targets even as geopolitical risks and elevated asset prices cloud the outlook.

By Leo Almazora
Florida B-D, RIA owner pitches bold long-term plan to sell to advisors
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 22, 2026
Florida B-D, RIA owner pitches bold long-term plan to sell to advisors

IFP Securities’ owner, Bill Hamm, has a long-term plan for the firm and its 279 financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Bluespring Wealth snaps up $1.1B New Jersey RIA in fifth deal of 2026
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2026
Bluespring Wealth snaps up $1.1B New Jersey RIA in fifth deal of 2026

Synthesis Wealth Planning brings a fivefold asset growth story and a recently merged practice to the Bluespring fold.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe tops $4B in New England with latest female-founded partner firm
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2026
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe tops $4B in New England with latest female-founded partner firm

Meanwhile, Carson Group fully integrates a decades-old practice in Phoenix, Arizona, and Triad Wealth touts its 5x growth to hit a $2 billion milestone.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Nebraska RIA crosses $1 billion after absorbing ex-RBC team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2026
Advisor moves: Nebraska RIA crosses $1 billion after absorbing ex-RBC team

Meanwhile, Raymond James snags Edward Jones advisor in Arizona.

By Steve Randall
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2026
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone

Meanwhile, Rossby Financial's leadership buildout rolls on with a new COO appointment as Balefire Wealth welcomes a distinguished retirement specialist to its national network.

By Leo Almazora
Captrust adds $1.25B Pennsylvania firm in latest push into private wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2026
Captrust adds $1.25B Pennsylvania firm in latest push into private wealth

The top-ranked RIA by total AUM continues to scale its wealth management arm, bringing its Pennsylvania presence to five offices.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos Wealth Holdings closes 11 acquisitions in push for advisory scale
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2026
Stratos Wealth Holdings closes 11 acquisitions in push for advisory scale

RIA aggregator adds $4.8 billion in client assets across seven states as demand grows for alternatives to traditional succession models.

By Steve Randall
Corient enters Oklahoma with $7.8B firm
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2026
Corient enters Oklahoma with $7.8B firm

The $222 billion mega-RIA's acquisition of Capital Advisors is the latest deal in its dual-track expansion strategy chasing domestic depth and international scale.

By Leo Almazora
Wealthspire’s Ground Control expands tax bench with RSL acquisition
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 12, 2026
Wealthspire’s Ground Control expands tax bench with RSL acquisition

Los Angeles firm adds 35 years of expertise serving real estate, entertainment and wealthy clients.

By Steve Randall
Lido adds $1B Tulsa RIA as Integrated lands $850M Boston-area firm
RIA NEWS MAY 12, 2026
Lido adds $1B Tulsa RIA as Integrated lands $850M Boston-area firm

The back-to-back M&A deals underscore surging demand – and a growing dilemma – for mid-market advisory practices across the US.

By Leo Almazora
RIA beat: Steward extends reach in Rochester with $500M advisor septet
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2026
RIA beat: Steward extends reach in Rochester with $500M advisor septet

Meanwhile, Wealth Enhancement and Savant Wealth Management have each extended their footprints in Oregon, with Savant's move marking a first-time partnership in the state.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement, Steward Partners expand via acquisitions in California and Florida
RIA NEWS MAY 05, 2026
Wealth Enhancement, Steward Partners expand via acquisitions in California and Florida

Firms add $768M in combined assets as consolidation wave continues across advisory space.

By Steve Randall
RIA beat: Wealthspire doubles down on Indianapolis with $1.2B boutique firm
RIA NEWS MAY 05, 2026
RIA beat: Wealthspire doubles down on Indianapolis with $1.2B boutique firm

Elsewhere, a multigenerational team overseeing $650 million strengthens Apollon's Midwest presence, and Merit plants another stake in the Pacific Northwest.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer Advisors expands Los Angeles footprint with acquisition of women-led firm
RIA NEWS MAY 05, 2026
Mercer Advisors expands Los Angeles footprint with acquisition of women-led firm

Martine Lellis tells InvestmentNews that the deal reflects the competitive deal market and the $98B RIA’s advisor continuity strategy.

By Steve Randall
RIA M&A hits new quarterly record in Q1 2026, with $1.67 trillion in deals: Echelon report
RIA NEWS MAY 04, 2026
RIA M&A hits new quarterly record in Q1 2026, with $1.67 trillion in deals: Echelon report

PE-linked deals accounted for nearly three-quarters of all activity, while US firms accelerated their international push into European and Australian markets.

By Leo Almazora