Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the latest on dealmaking in wealth management and financial services, including the latest mergers and acquisitions news.
Baird Nabs $850M Morgan Stanley Reps
By Janet LevauxThe advisors move from the wirehouse to Baird in Yakima, Washington, and Durango, Colorado.
February 08, 2022
Betterment Buys Crypto-Focused RIAThe robo–advisor says it is acquiring Makara, an RIA that sells automated cryptocurrency portfolios.
February 07, 2022
Carson Group Tops $20B in AssetsThat's up about 32% from a year ago; Carson Group says it now has 120 partner advisory firms nationwide.
February 04, 2022
TD Ameritrade Reps Can Now Advise Clients on Schwab ProductsTD Ameritrade reps have been trained to enroll clients in Schwab solutions and get paid on those solutions.
February 01, 2022
Hightower Takes Stake in Business Manager to the WealthyGrant Tani Barash & Altman does bill payment, tax preparation and related services for high-net-worth clients in Los Angeles and nationwide.
February 01, 2022
Creative Planning Buys Tax-Focused RIA in St. Louis MarketThe firm says it will hire more attorneys and CPAs in the region to create a tax and estate planning hub.
January 27, 2022
Kestra Teams With AdvicePay to Offer Fee-for-Service Planning: Tech RoundupAlso, Riskalyze appointed Dr. Shari Hensrud as vice president of risk and analytics.
January 26, 2022
Why Is UBS Buying a Robo for $1.4B?It's "ironic" that Wealthfront, once a disruptor, has been bought by a 160-year-old bank, Tim Welsh says.