Dealmaking
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors grow their businesses through mergers and acquisitions.
Focus Financial's Adolf Steps Down as CEO
By Janet LevauxDan Glaser, a partner with the private equity firm that recently bought Focus, is now interim CEO.
August 27, 2023
Why M&A Activity for RIAs Should Be Strong in 2023There's "never been more capital on the sidelines than there is today," says Republic's Peter Nesvold.
July 25, 2023
LPL Financial to Acquire $6.5B Wealth BusinessThe deal will bring Crown Capital's 260 financial advisors to LPL's platform.
July 20, 2023
Merger Rules Get Tougher in Crackdown by Antitrust EnforcersThe changes come on the heels of several bruising defeats for the government in blocking vertical mergers.
July 12, 2023
Captrust Expands in South by Adding $2B Family OfficeAdding Southern Wealth Management will more than double Captrust's existing tax practice, according to the firms.
July 12, 2023
Hightower Invests in Tax FirmGMS Surgent will become a "wholly owned tax subsidiary," giving advisors access to complex tax and advisory services.
June 22, 2023
No Substitute for Organic Growth, M&A Experts WarnDealmaking can be beneficial, but it needs a foundation of organic growth for long-term success.
June 09, 2023
Magic Johnson's Essential Lessons in LeadershipLeaders need knowledge and self-confidence, but also requires humility, empathy and, sometimes, a bit of ruthlessness.