Edelman Financial Engines has acquired Viridian Advisors, a Bothell, Washington-based registered investment adviser that manages $846 million and includes tax planning and preparation among its services.
The transaction, details of which were not disclosed, is expected to close in the second quarter.
Adriel Tam, who heads Viridian and its team of CPAs and planners, will join Edelman as head of its tax practice.
A Nationwide survey finds 47% of GLP-1 users have never discussed the drugs’ financial impact with an advisor, even as many dip into savings.
The hundreds of millions of dollars from a sale of Inspired Healthcare properties does not mean an immediate windfall for investors.
Its SEC filings said one thing - a congressional probe said another.
Sham agreements allegedly padded revenue by 345%.
"Most pre-retirees are uncomfortable making key retirement income decisions without an advisor's help," said Chris Bailey of Cerulli.
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