Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the latest on dealmaking in wealth management and financial services, including the latest mergers and acquisitions news.
RIA Sequoia Financial Strikes Deal, Pushing Assets to $7B
By Jeff BermanThe merged Ohio firms will operate under the Sequoia name in Colombus and have about 110 employees.
April 15, 2021
RIA M&A Activity Sets Records in Q1Branded acquirers in particular were on a roll in the first quarter, Fidelity reported.
April 13, 2021
IQ-EQ to Acquire $1.9B Private Wealth Firm in South DakotaThe purchase of Concord Trust Co. is part of the Luxembourg-based firm's U.S. growth strategy.
April 02, 2021
Captrust Adds $700M California RIA From Wells Fargo FiNetThe firm has acquired the assets of Folsom-based Pacific Investment Consultants.
March 30, 2021
Schwab, TD Ameritrade 'Aggressively' Hiring Service Staff After Advisor ComplaintsExecs of the companies addressed top advisor concerns about the integration of TD Ameritrade.
March 25, 2021
TD Ameritrade's Retirement Plan Unit Being Merged Into Schwab'sStarting April 1, any new RIA retirement plan business will be directed to the Schwab Retirement Network for Advisors.
March 23, 2021
How to Prepare Your Firm for an AcquisitionHere are the red flags to avoid when readying your firm for that all-important sale, especially if you want the right price.
March 16, 2021
CI Financial to Buy $4.7B RIA in AtlantaAs part of the deal, Emigrant Partners — part of New York Private Bank & Trust — is selling its minority interest in Brightworth.