Mergers & Acquisitions

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F.L.Putnam adds $1 billion Wisconsin team in record 12th deal
RIA NEWS SEP 02, 2026
F.L.Putnam adds $1 billion Wisconsin team in record 12th deal

The Lynnfield RIA enters the Midwest a second time, adding a specialist Milwaukee equity team to its investing platform.

By Leo Almazora
Ty J. Young Wealth Management acquires annuity book in Missouri succession deal
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 02, 2026
Ty J. Young Wealth Management acquires annuity book in Missouri succession deal

Atlanta-based retirement income firm expands its annuity acquisition strategy with the purchase of Eric Rudd's Senior Insurance Services book of business.

By Steve Randall
RIA consolidation rolls on as Sequoia and Allworth ink fresh deals
RIA NEWS SEP 02, 2026
RIA consolidation rolls on as Sequoia and Allworth ink fresh deals

Two of the country's most active acquirers close new transactions, underscoring the relentless pace of RIA consolidation in 2026.

By Steve Randall
Wealth Enhancement expands in Virginia with Richmond-area RIA deal
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2026
Wealth Enhancement expands in Virginia with Richmond-area RIA deal

Minneapolis-based mega-RIA adds a $376 million hybrid RIA from Raymond James as its own $7 billion sale process reportedly plays out in the background.

By Leo Almazora
Merit Financial names first chief technology officer as dealmaking pace continues
RIA NEWS SEP 01, 2026
Merit Financial names first chief technology officer as dealmaking pace continues

Atlanta-based RIA taps former LPL executive John Rajes to unify systems as the firm looks to build on its 61-acquisition growth record.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors are wealthier than ever, but are they happier?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) AUG 31, 2026
Financial advisors are wealthier than ever, but are they happier?

To achieve contentment, advisors should think twice before selling their firms for the biggest dollar amount.

By Bruce Kelly
Aon confirms $17B deal to acquire USI Insurance from KKR
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 31, 2026
Aon confirms $17B deal to acquire USI Insurance from KKR

Insurance brokerage and consulting firm has roughly $3 billion in annual revenue and serves midsize businesses across the US.

By Steve Randall
Vistria takes majority stake in Curi Capital in fresh RIA deal
RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2026
Vistria takes majority stake in Curi Capital in fresh RIA deal

Chicago-based Curi Capital gets new majority owner as $14 billion RIA eyes acquisitions and expanded family office services

By Leo Almazora
Confluence Financial Partners secures minority stake from PE firm
RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2026
Confluence Financial Partners secures minority stake from PE firm

Fast-growing $7.6 billion Pittsburgh-based RIA secures growth capital but retains full management control.

By Steve Randall
US bank M&A wave set to reshape wealth management landscape
WIREHOUSES AUG 25, 2026
US bank M&A wave set to reshape wealth management landscape

Bain projects up to seven US trillion-dollar banks by 2030 as consolidation accelerates.

By Steve Randall
RIA dealmaking accelerates as three firms hit AUM milestones
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2026
RIA dealmaking accelerates as three firms hit AUM milestones

Wealth Consulting Group, Coastline and Maridea report fresh capital, acquisitions and asset growth as advisor M&A keeps climbing.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group adds $405M Northwestern Mutual team in Atlanta
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Carson Group adds $405M Northwestern Mutual team in Atlanta

Yari Capital's move to Carson continues a run of additions for the $62 billion firm, days after it hired a veteran recruiter from Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement inks 'coming home' deal with Oklahoma RIA
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Wealth Enhancement inks 'coming home' deal with Oklahoma RIA

Servo Wealth Management's $210 million book brings the Minneapolis consolidator's total client assets further past $160 billion.

By Leo Almazora
Omaha-based RIA Stevens Capital Partners nears $1B, buys Dallas CPA firm
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Omaha-based RIA Stevens Capital Partners nears $1B, buys Dallas CPA firm

The deal to acquire a 300-client tax firm sets up much-needed succession for its 80-year-old founder, while joining a widening trend of tax service integration among RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos Wealth adds $400M with RPI Financial Life Planners
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS AUG 19, 2026
Stratos Wealth adds $400M with RPI Financial Life Planners

It’s the 12th deal for Stratos since SEI's investment and follows 11 acquisitions worth $4.8B in 2025.

By Steve Randall
MAI Capital expands in California with $551 million OG Private Wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2026
MAI Capital expands in California with $551 million OG Private Wealth deal

The Cleveland-based RIA's latest tie-up extends the firm's national footprint into the Golden State, where opinions continue to be split over a contentious billionaire wealth tax proposal.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal
RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2026
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal

The Olympia, Washington firm's retirement planning expertise reinforces the consolidator's growth momentum to exceed $160 billion in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital pushes into Atlanta with Waypoint Wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 17, 2026
MAI Capital pushes into Atlanta with Waypoint Wealth deal

Fueled by a recent shot in the arm from private equity firm Carlyle, MAI adds a $490 million Atlanta RIA as it keeps building out its national footprint.

By Leo Almazora
Mesirow acquires part of flexPATH in second retirement deal of 2026
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2026
Mesirow acquires part of flexPATH in second retirement deal of 2026

Chicago-based Mesirow Fiduciary Solutions adds flexPATH's plan-level outsourced fiduciary book, boosting its retirement market reach to $164 billion.

By Steve Randall
Merit Financial snaps up $900M Bridgeway Group in California push
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS AUG 13, 2026
Merit Financial snaps up $900M Bridgeway Group in California push

The Atlanta-based RIA has now completed nine acquisitions in 2026, with six of those coming from Commonwealth Financial Network's former advisor base.

By Steve Randall