EP Wealth Advisors, a Torrance, California-based registered investment adviser managing $15 billion, has acquired Klein Financial Advisors Inc., a Newport Beach, California-based RIA managing $118 million.
The Newport Beach-based acquisition expands EP Wealth’s presence in the Greater Los Angeles area.
The firm, founded by Lauren Klein in 2003, has a strong emphasis on serving women.
RIA aggregator adds $4.8 billion in client assets across seven states as demand grows for alternatives to traditional succession models.
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 targets FS KKR Capital's directors over alleged portfolio valuation and dividend missteps.
UBS has a history of costly litigation stemming from the sale of volatile investment products.
New director David Woodcock puts firms on notice over fees, conflicts, and liquidity risk as private credit shows signs of stress.
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
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