Mercer acquires RIA with $290 million in AUM

Ray Mignone Associates has offices in Queens, N.Y. and Boynton Beach, Fla.
SEP 08, 2017

Mercer Advisors Inc., a national RIA firm based in Santa Barbara, Calif., has acquired Ray Mignone Associates, a financial planning firm managing $290 million of assets. Joining Mercer will be financial planner Ray Mignone, founder of the firm, and all employees currently working at its offices in Little Neck, in the New York City borough of Queens, and Boynton Beach, Fla. This transaction increases Mercer's assets under management to approximately $11.3 billion.

Latest News

WallStreetBets takes on the SEC — and makes a surprisingly sharp case
WallStreetBets takes on the SEC — and makes a surprisingly sharp case

The Reddit trading community's formal comment letter against the proposal is drawing widespread attention across finance and tech circles.

Stratos Wealth Holdings closes 11 acquisitions in push for advisory scale
Stratos Wealth Holdings closes 11 acquisitions in push for advisory scale

RIA aggregator adds $4.8 billion in client assets across seven states as demand grows for alternatives to traditional succession models.

Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human
Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

Shareholder sues FS KKR Capital board, alleges NAV and dividend cover-up
Shareholder sues FS KKR Capital board, alleges NAV and dividend cover-up

Shareholder targets FS KKR Capital's directors over alleged portfolio valuation and dividend missteps.

UBS loses $1.2 million arbitration claim linked to variable annuities and margin
UBS loses $1.2 million arbitration claim linked to variable annuities and margin

UBS has a history of costly litigation stemming from the sale of volatile investment products.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline