Kestra unit acquires $500 million RIA

Kestra unit acquires $500 million RIA
Bedell Frazier will become part of Bluespring Wealth Partners
DEC 08, 2020

Bluespring Wealth Partners, an Austin, Texas-based wholly-owned subsidiary of Kestra Financial, has acquired Bedell Frazier Investment Counseling, a registered investment adviser managing over $500 million.

Bedell Frazier is based in Walnut Creek, California.

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