Mergers & Acquisitions

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$20B Merit looks to next phase as Constellation takes minority stake
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2025
$20B Merit looks to next phase as Constellation takes minority stake

The Atlanta, Georgia-based national wealth firm revealed its new PE partner as prior backers Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC's Aspire Holdings exited their investments.

By Leo Almazora
Fresh off HPS acquisition, BlackRock inks deal for $7.3B ElmTree Funds
ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2025
Fresh off HPS acquisition, BlackRock inks deal for $7.3B ElmTree Funds

The St. Louis-based real estate investment firm gives the asset management giant a valuable access point to the roughly $1 trillion net lease market.

By Leo Almazora
Apella Wealth comes to Washington with Independence Wealth Advisors
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2025
Apella Wealth comes to Washington with Independence Wealth Advisors

The Harford, Connecticut-based RIA is expanding into a new market in the mid-Atlantic region while crossing another billion-dollar milestone.

By Leo Almazora
Steward Partners expands in California with $1.1 billion RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2025
Steward Partners expands in California with $1.1 billion RIA acquisition

The $40 billion RIA firm's latest West Coast deal brings a veteran with over 25 years of experience to its legacy division for succession-focused advisors.

By Leo Almazora
RIA news: Focus expands down under, Mercer welcomes women-led RIA
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2025
RIA news: Focus expands down under, Mercer welcomes women-led RIA

Meanwhile, Carson Group extends its acquisition strategy with a Maryland-based advisory practice.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones to bring overlay management in-house with Natixis deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 30, 2025
Edward Jones to bring overlay management in-house with Natixis deal

The broker-dealer giant's latest acquisition agreement extends its push towards offering enhanced financial planning and investment management.

By Leo Almazora
Financial services consolidation deals among key trends for M&A, report says
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 30, 2025
Financial services consolidation deals among key trends for M&A, report says

Resilient market will be led by companies that don't shy away from deals.

By Steve Randall
Mercer grows ownership to majority of staff with 674 employee shareholders
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUN 26, 2025
Mercer grows ownership to majority of staff with 674 employee shareholders

CEO Dave Welling tells IN that the $72 billion mega-RIA has 'become the catalyst for employee ownership through M&A partnership.'

By Andrew Cohen
Envestnet sells off Yodlee to PE firm STG
FINTECH JUN 26, 2025
Envestnet sells off Yodlee to PE firm STG

The "strategic divestiture" comes after years of legal challenges and speculation swirling around the analytics and data aggregation platform.

By Leo Almazora
Merit adds $569M with latest niche advisory acquisitions
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2025
Merit adds $569M with latest niche advisory acquisitions

The $15.96 billion RIA is extending its footprint with a dentist-oriented Midwest practice and another Pacific Northwest team with an aerospace industry focus.

By Leo Almazora
Focus Partners Wealth to acquire David Wealth Management, marking second deal since rebrand
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2025
Focus Partners Wealth to acquire David Wealth Management, marking second deal since rebrand

The recently rebranded Focus Partners Wealth is growing again, this time with a pending deal for a Fairfax, Virginia advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
Foundation Source bolsters philanthropy platform with acquisition of West Coast firm
FINTECH JUN 25, 2025
Foundation Source bolsters philanthropy platform with acquisition of West Coast firm

The transaction significantly expands the firm's reach and capabilities.

By Steve Randall
Talks between Bank of New York Mellon, Northern Trust, have been going on for months, source says
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 25, 2025
Talks between Bank of New York Mellon, Northern Trust, have been going on for months, source says

Northern Trust is "absolutely loaded with wealthy clients," one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2025
RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market

A sort-of double-deal marks Allworth's 42nd acquisition since 2018 as Apella makes its first move in Iowa.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust vows continued independence after BNY report
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 23, 2025
Northern Trust vows continued independence after BNY report

Following Wall Street Journal reporting from unnamed sources, the Chicago-based financial giant stressed its commitment to "delivering long-term value to our stakeholders."

By Bloomberg
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio
RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio

Carson's latest addition in Salt Lake City continues its strategy of buying out successful and growing Carson Wealth locations.

By Leo Almazora
Two US financial services firms in merger talks that could create $3T powerhouse
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 23, 2025
Two US financial services firms in merger talks that could create $3T powerhouse

Reports of potential combination follow discussions between CEOs, sources say.

By Steve Randall
Just as wealth industry M&A was picking up, economic uncertainty could kill it again
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 18, 2025
Just as wealth industry M&A was picking up, economic uncertainty could kill it again

Deal volume increased post-election but now caution has taken over.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2025
RIA moves: Thiel's Indivisible welcomes Ride Wealth Partners, $4B Beacon snaps up Astor

Indivisible Partners builds on its strategy to take turf in the independent space with its latest move in Colorado.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic snaps up $13.5B CW Advisors
RIA NEWS JUN 17, 2025
Osaic snaps up $13.5B CW Advisors

The deal for the Audax-backed RIA based in Boston gives Osaic a strategic foothold to attract more advisors and clients across the wealth spectrum.

By Leo Almazora