Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the latest on dealmaking in wealth management and financial services, including the latest mergers and acquisitions news.
Hightower Takes Stake in $3.8B Bicoastal Wealth Firm
By Janet LevauxThe investment in Lindbrook Capital marks the RIA consolidator's first partial ownership play of 2025.
May 07, 2025
AdvicePay Buys Compensation Software FirmThe platform says the acquisition of AdvisorBOB is “a strategic step" to further help fee-based planners.
May 05, 2025
Raymond James to Buy Stakes in Some Advisor PracticesThe program "addresses the challenges they face when monetizing their practice," said Emma Boston, head of strategic operations.
May 01, 2025
What the LPL-Commonwealth Deal Means for AdvisorsOn May 21, an expert panel will dive into its effects on advisor movement, compensation, services and more.
April 24, 2025
10 Biggest Wealth Management Deals: Q1 2025The biggest deal of the first three months of the year, as tracked by Echelon Partners, may surprise you.
April 21, 2025
Why We're Enhancing Our Focus on Recruiting MomentumWe're broadening coverage of this topic to help advisors make well-informed decisions about switching firms.
April 18, 2025
Inside Cetera’s Play to Woo Wavering Commonwealth AdvisorsTodd Mackay, the firm's president, is drawing on his own experience being acquired to make Cetera's case.
April 17, 2025
Commonwealth Advisors Have Decisions to Make as LPL's Rivals Come KnockingLPL wants the just-acquired firm's advisors to sign on by June 1. But many have other options.