Mergers & Acquisitions

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Carson Group continues advisor succession strategy with Scottsdale office acquisition
RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2026
Carson Group continues advisor succession strategy with Scottsdale office acquisition

The latest move at Carson Wealth formalizes a long-running partnership with Brent Pine’s Arizona team and locks in a next-gen path for clients and advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring buys Massachusetts $2.3B RIA adding team of around 50
RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2026
Bluespring buys Massachusetts $2.3B RIA adding team of around 50

Acquisition expands Bluespring’s footprint as consolidation among growth-minded RIAs continues.

By Steve Randall
Larger firms, rising multiples: Is this the new standard for advisor M&A?
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2026
Larger firms, rising multiples: Is this the new standard for advisor M&A?

Strategic buyers and internal sales drive deal values to record heights as the industry matures.

By Steve Randall
Dynasty Financial Partners scores Fortress Investment Group backing in latest funding round
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2026
Dynasty Financial Partners scores Fortress Investment Group backing in latest funding round

The minority capital raise – also featuring Schwab, BlackRock, JPMorgan, and other existing investors – will fuel AI tech, talent development, and other growth efforts for the RIA platform.

By Leo Almazora
Captrust, Beacon Pointe notch fresh M&A deals
RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2026
Captrust, Beacon Pointe notch fresh M&A deals

Captrust is integrating a $2.4 billion high-net-worth team in Kansas as Beacon Pointe breaks past $62 billion with a hat trick of acquisitions.

By Leo Almazora
Clearstead, Arax announce major RIA acquisitions as more than $6.5B finds new homes
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2026
Clearstead, Arax announce major RIA acquisitions as more than $6.5B finds new homes

Two deals continue consolidation in advisory space which has seen strong activity so far this month.

By Steve Randall
CW Advisors, Shore Group Advisors unveil strategic combinations
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2026
CW Advisors, Shore Group Advisors unveil strategic combinations

The Osaic network firms announce key expansions in the West and Midwestern US, with CWA's $849 million acquisition giving it additional footholds in Utah and Arizona.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Waverly snaps up $437M Pure Portfolios in Pacific Northwest
RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2026
RIA moves: Waverly snaps up $437M Pure Portfolios in Pacific Northwest

EP Wealth has also acquired a socially conscious financial services firm in New Mexico, while Carson Group fully acquires another longtime partner in Atlanta.

By Leo Almazora
OnePoint BFG adds $700M team from Northwestern Mutual
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2026
OnePoint BFG adds $700M team from Northwestern Mutual

The Joe Duran-backed New Jersey RIA’s latest partnership with a two-decade veteran broker in Minneapolis extends its growth strategy in the Midwest.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: NewEdge nabs $1.4B superteam from Ameriprise
RIA NEWS JAN 29, 2026
RIA moves: NewEdge nabs $1.4B superteam from Ameriprise

Meanwhile, Cetera announces another acquisition in its employee-based RIA arm, while Carson Group acquires another longtime partner firm.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management M&A shattered records in 2025, Berkshire Global Advisors reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2026
Wealth management M&A shattered records in 2025, Berkshire Global Advisors reveals

RIA deal volume hits new high as aging advisors, PE capital and client demands fuel consolidation.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Corient, Bluespring add new firms managing $1.4B
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2026
RIA moves: Corient, Bluespring add new firms managing $1.4B

Firms expand footprints and partner rosters as advisors weigh scale, succession and support.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Mission Wealth expands Texas presence with Austin-based planning firm
RIA NEWS JAN 27, 2026
RIA moves: Mission Wealth expands Texas presence with Austin-based planning firm

Elsewhere, NorthRock Partners adds an Ameriprise team to cross the $11 billion AUM mark, while Elevation Point adds a Merrill Lynch team overseeing $900 million in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Janus Henderson buys Richard Bernstein Advisors to bulk up in models, SMAs
ETFS JAN 23, 2026
Janus Henderson buys Richard Bernstein Advisors to bulk up in models, SMAs

The deal for RBA would add a $20 billion macro shop and fresh model portfolio firepower to the active manager, which itself is the object of a take-private acquisition.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Cetera acquires $1.9B Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners
RIA NEWS JAN 22, 2026
RIA moves: Cetera acquires $1.9B Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners

Also, Allworth expands with a $500 million-plus team in Texas, while two former colleagues find independence at Carson Group.

By Leo Almazora
Choreo buys $1.3B Pennsylvania RIAs, Ascentis unifies $2B advisory businesses
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2026
Choreo buys $1.3B Pennsylvania RIAs, Ascentis unifies $2B advisory businesses

Wealth management business focus on models for growth in competitive advisory market.

By Steve Randall
Modern Wealth adds $300M Rochester team in continued East Coast push
RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2026
Modern Wealth adds $300M Rochester team in continued East Coast push

The newest four-advisor practice to join in New York adds bench strength in financial and tax planning for pre-retirees and retired clients.

By Leo Almazora
Merit, Prime Capital make 2026 dealmaking debuts
RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2026
Merit, Prime Capital make 2026 dealmaking debuts

Merit Financial Advisors and Prime Capital Financial are each leaning further into tax planning and strategy with their latest partnerships.

By Leo Almazora
Mariner nabs 12-person team from Northwestern Mutual
RIA NEWS JAN 16, 2026
Mariner nabs 12-person team from Northwestern Mutual

The privately held mega-RIA's latest addition in Louisiana officially joins the more than 1,000 financial advisors across its $45 billion independent advisory channel.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James snaps up $46B Clark Capital in major wealth management expansion
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JAN 15, 2026
Raymond James snaps up $46B Clark Capital in major wealth management expansion

Deal adds boutique manager, expands model portfolios and advisor-focused solutions

By Steve Randall