Mergers & Acquisitions

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Corient expands Pacific Northwest footprint with $2B Bristlecone Advisors
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2025
Corient expands Pacific Northwest footprint with $2B Bristlecone Advisors

The deal for the Bellevue, Washington-based multi-family office marks another step for Corient's hyper-growth strategy.

By Leo Almazora
RIA news: Perigon acquires New Jersey firms managing $1.6B, Savant expands in Chicagoland
RIA NEWS OCT 02, 2025
RIA news: Perigon acquires New Jersey firms managing $1.6B, Savant expands in Chicagoland

Firms announce acquisitions to expand geographical reach, capabilities.

By Steve Randall
RIA mergers hit new Q3 high as PE drives dealmaking
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2025
RIA mergers hit new Q3 high as PE drives dealmaking

The latest quarterly surge puts the industry on pace to exceed 300 transactions in 2025, according to Devoe.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Carson Group makes Alaska debut with $436M Shilanski and Associates
RIA NEWS OCT 01, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group makes Alaska debut with $436M Shilanski and Associates

Elsewhere, a deal in Florida gives Ashton Thomas Private Wealth a new CIO, while Moneta expands its reach further into Colorado.

By Leo Almazora
EP Wealth secures backing from Ares Management to fuel next growth phase
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2025
EP Wealth secures backing from Ares Management to fuel next growth phase

The Torrance, California-based consolidator's newest strategic minority investment, marking a first for Ares, will help advance the RIA's talent acquisition, M&A strategy, and other priorities.

By Leo Almazora
RBC mulls M&A push in US wealth management
WIREHOUSES SEP 29, 2025
RBC mulls M&A push in US wealth management

CEO says the top-ranked Canadian bank, which could theoretically scoop up a business as large as Schwab, has several "high-quality wealth franchises" in its sights.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera's TRPG continues expansion with HMC Partners acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2025
Cetera's TRPG continues expansion with HMC Partners acquisition

Coming from Summit Financial Networks, the newest addition brings $425 million in client assets to the employee-based RIA in North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS

Also, MAI Capital and Carson Group have expanded their footprints in Florida, Ohio, and Illinois with new RIA partners

By Leo Almazora
Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal

The acquired firm will become part of Aprio Wealth Management.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Carson's merger machine adds $570M RIA in Ohio
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2025
RIA moves: Carson's merger machine adds $570M RIA in Ohio

Elsewhere in New York, RIA succession incubator Uniting Wealth Partners has welcomed a Rochester, NY-based practice.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2025
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group

Waverly lands its 25th deal since 2021 with a tax-focused RIA in Ohio, while independent RIAs Moneta and Private Advisor Group announce mergers in New Jersey and Michigan.

By Leo Almazora
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants

The $260 billion consolidator continues its growth in the family office space with a new stake in New England.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms

The two serial acquirers added new partners on separate sides of the map, including a $570 million Bay Area RIA and a $600 million planning-focused firm in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley

Parkwoods Wealth Partners also extended its reach in Indiana as a $350 million RIA joins the firm.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: SEIA announces second-largest deal with $1.6B California firm
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2025
RIA moves: SEIA announces second-largest deal with $1.6B California firm

Also, a triple-deal propels Beacon Pointe to reach a $48 billion asset milestone, and Bluespring merges in another Kestra firm.

By Leo Almazora
If your RIA is mid-sized with strong fundamentals, PE firms may have you in their sights
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2025
If your RIA is mid-sized with strong fundamentals, PE firms may have you in their sights

Valuations are rising for well-run firms with good financials, solid growth path.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Corient acquires Breed's Hill Capital, continues M&A streak
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2025
RIA moves: Corient acquires Breed's Hill Capital, continues M&A streak

Aspen Wealth's New England Private Wealth Advisors has also snapped up a $1.6 billion firm in New Hampshire.

By Leo Almazora
Wealthspire to be acquired by Chicago PE firm as Aon divests most of its NFP wealth business
RIA NEWS SEP 03, 2025
Wealthspire to be acquired by Chicago PE firm as Aon divests most of its NFP wealth business

The deal is expected to be worth $2.7 billion when it closes, likely in Q4 2025

By Steve Randall
State Street takes minority stake in Apex Fintech
FINTECH SEP 03, 2025
State Street takes minority stake in Apex Fintech

The partnership aims to develop a globally scalable custody and clearing solution for advisors and the clients they serve.

By Leo Almazora
RIA giant Mercer matches 2024 deal count, lays groundwork for Idaho expansion
RIA NEWS SEP 02, 2025
RIA giant Mercer matches 2024 deal count, lays groundwork for Idaho expansion

Oregon-based Eagle Wealth Management and Idaho-based West Oak Capital give Mercer 11 acquisitions in 2025, matching last year's total. 

By Andrew Cohen