Wealth Enhancement Group, a Minneapolis-based hybrid firm overseeing $54 billion in assets, has acquired Titus Wealth Management, a hybrid RIA overseeing $776 million.
Titus has eight advisers and five support staff and has three offices in San Mateo, Larkspur and Folsom, California. The acquisition expands Wealth Enhancement's Northern California presence to eight offices, the firm said in a press release.
The registered representatives of both Titus and the Wealth Enhancement Group are affiliated with LPL Financial.
The latest arrivals, including a 10-advisor ensemble from Ameriprise, bolster the firm's independent contractor and employee advisor channels.
The firm has also appointed Mike Downing and Sean Brennan as co-presidents to its US operations as it looks to proceed with an ambitious five-year growth plan.
Meanwhile, Kestra partner Coastline Wealth Management passes a milestone in its geographic expansion with a former Ameriprise team in New York.
New research also reveals that one third of HSA holders withdrew more than they put in.
Blue Anchor Capital Management and Pickett also purchased "highly aggressive and volatile" securities, according to the order.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
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