Mergers & Acquisitions

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RIA moves: Mariner Independent debuts $1.3B firm led by ex-Focus Partners Wealth trio
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2026
RIA moves: Mariner Independent debuts $1.3B firm led by ex-Focus Partners Wealth trio

Meanwhile, Waverly has entered Louisiana with a new $3.1 billion partner, and Carson absorbs a decade-long coaching partner in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Xcelsior adds $770M group from Baird
RIA NEWS APR 24, 2026
RIA moves: Xcelsior adds $770M group from Baird

Meanwhile, Advisory Services Network is entering two new states with its latest partner RIAs, and Florida-based Rossby Financial is bringing a compliance veteran to its platform.

By Leo Almazora
GCG and F.L.Putnam strike deals to expand reach, talent, and client offerings nationwide
RIA NEWS APR 24, 2026
GCG and F.L.Putnam strike deals to expand reach, talent, and client offerings nationwide

Wealth firms ramp up M&A push with dual acquisitions targeting growth and scale.

By Steve Randall
Hightower moves to acquire The Bahnsen Group in deal deepening a decade-long alliance
RIA NEWS APR 23, 2026
Hightower moves to acquire The Bahnsen Group in deal deepening a decade-long alliance

The mega-RIA is acquiring one of its flagship affiliated practices, which has grown from $600 million to nearly $10 billion in assets since joining from Morgan Stanley in 2015.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Modern Wealth lands $1B Colorado deal, Carson completes Utah integration
RIA NEWS APR 23, 2026
RIA moves: Modern Wealth lands $1B Colorado deal, Carson completes Utah integration

Two RIAs expand in the Mountain West as M&A, advisor succession and scale remain top priorities.

By Steve Randall
Fiducient Advisors to acquire Portland-based Sellwood Investment Partners
RIA NEWS APR 22, 2026
Fiducient Advisors to acquire Portland-based Sellwood Investment Partners

The Oregon-domiciled RIA brings $11 billion in assets to Fiducient's growing institutional platform, marking the second acquisition by Wealthspire's advisory unit this month.

By Leo Almazora
Minority investments in RIAs shift toward smaller firms, DeVoe data show
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2026
Minority investments in RIAs shift toward smaller firms, DeVoe data show

The number of sub-$2 billion RIAs getting minority capital nearly tripled in 2025, a trend that has already accelerated in the first quarter of 2026.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams

Meanwhile, Wealth Enhancement expands its Dallas footprint with a $268 million RIA, and Integrated Partners launches a virtual family office practice targeting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group

“This advances Corient’s plans to become one of the world’s leading wealth managers and multi-family offices,” said Kurt MacAlpine, Corient CEO.

By James Rogers
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Mutual Group to fuel national expansion
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2026
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Mutual Group to fuel national expansion

The investment marks the latest move by the New York-based capital partner, which now backs more than 20 wealth management firms.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-acquirer Corient snaps up $5.6B Chicago RIA Vivaldi Capital Management
RIA NEWS APR 09, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient snaps up $5.6B Chicago RIA Vivaldi Capital Management

The deal marks Corient's second acquisition of 2026 as the mega-RIA pushes toward $450 billion in combined assets.

By Leo Almazora
Wealthspire, Mercer strike new deals as RIAs accelerate push for scale and specialization
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS APR 07, 2026
Wealthspire, Mercer strike new deals as RIAs accelerate push for scale and specialization

Meanwhile a $1.5B deal sees Fool Wealth formally join Apollon Wealth Management.

By Steve Randall
Hightower advances Signature Wealth arm with $3.2B super-ensemble in Massachusetts
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2026
Hightower advances Signature Wealth arm with $3.2B super-ensemble in Massachusetts

Lexington Wealth Management becomes the second external acquisition for HTSW, pushing the mega-RIA's W-2 advisory platform past $29 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2026
Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition

Deal expands the firm’s presence in Michigan and follows multi-billion-dollar additions in March.

By Steve Randall
Modern Wealth, Socium announce $1B+ deals with entries into new markets
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS APR 02, 2026
Modern Wealth, Socium announce $1B+ deals with entries into new markets

Deals add scale, talent, and new markets as firms expand RIA and hybrid footprints.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Cerity plants Tennessee stake with Covenant Partners deal
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2026
RIA moves: Cerity plants Tennessee stake with Covenant Partners deal

Elsewhere, Carson Group bolstered its presence in Washington while Integrated adds a $600 million Ameriprise team in Denver.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Savant hails M&A milestone with $6B+ double-deal reveal
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2026
RIA moves: Savant hails M&A milestone with $6B+ double-deal reveal

Meanwhile, Mercer Advisors deepens its New England reach with a $1.5 billion Portsmouth-based firm.

By Leo Almazora
EP Wealth expansion, RFG majority deal highlight alternate paths in RIA M&A surge
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2026
EP Wealth expansion, RFG majority deal highlight alternate paths in RIA M&A surge

Regional scale and succession solutions emerge as defining themes in wealth deals.

By Steve Randall
Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2026
Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial

The platform's addition of a multi-generational practice, led by a veteran advisor from Cetera, extends its footprint further in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2026
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition

Deal adds nearly $800M in assets, reinforcing long-term advisor continuity strategy.

By Steve Randall