Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the latest on dealmaking in wealth management and financial services, including the latest mergers and acquisitions news.
LPL Tops $1T in Assets and 19,000 Advisors: Q2 Earnings
By Janet LevauxThe number of net new advisors was 1,442, including over 900 from Waddell & Reed and 200-plus from M&T Bank.
July 27, 2021
Hightower Scoops Up $2B RIAAs part of the deal, Farr, Miller & Washington CEO Michael Farr is set to become Hightower's chief market strategist.
July 26, 2021
Aon and Willis Break Off MergerAon will pay Willis Towers Watson a $1 billion termination fee, per their business combination agreement.
July 20, 2021
Mariner, AdvicePeriod to Form $48.1B RIAMariner's deal to acquire AdvicePeriod follows an investment in Mariner by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
July 15, 2021
RIA Deal Activity Cools in Q2Deals are down from a strong first quarter, but 2021 is on track to exceed last year, according to DeVoe & Co. and Echelon Partners.
July 14, 2021
Carson Group Valued at $1B With New Bain Capital InvestmentAs part of the deal, Long Ridge Equity Partners is giving up its minority investment in the Ron Carson-led business.
July 12, 2021
U.S. Bank Buys PFM Asset Management BusinessThe unit will keep operating as a separate entity; PFM's financial advisory business is not part of the deal.
July 09, 2021
Securities America to Pay $1.75M for Failing to Protect Clients From Ponzi SchemeAn independent RIA was able to take $8 million from at least 15 clients of the Advisor Group subsidiary, the SEC says.