Dealmaking
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors grow their businesses through mergers and acquisitions.
Hightower Takes Stake in Business Manager to the Wealthy
By Jeff BermanGrant Tani Barash & Altman does bill payment, tax preparation and related services for high-net-worth clients in Los Angeles and nationwide.
January 14, 2022
Advisor Misconduct Rises After PE Buyouts: StudyThe RIAs that are acquired actually tend to have cleaner-than-average records before the deals, researchers find.
January 12, 2022
Mariner Wealth Advisors Adds $950M California Wealth FirmThe acquisition was Mariner's 14th deal in 2021.
January 11, 2022
Mercer Advisors Buys $510M Florida RIAThe acquisition of Cordasco Financial Network in Naples expands Mercer's presence in Florida and the Northeast, it says.
January 10, 2022
UBS Next Invests in Estate Planning PlatformTrust & Will is the latest firm that the wirehouse's fintech initiative, created in 2020, has added to its portfolio of investments.
January 05, 2022
Mariner Wealth Snaps Up $1.3B GroupThe purchase of Granite Investment Advisors of New Hampshire was Mariner's 13th transaction of 2021.
November 23, 2021
Wealthspire to Buy $2.7B RIA Private OceanWealthspire Advisors signed a definitive deal to acquire Private Ocean, led by Greg Friedman.
November 18, 2021
'It's Still Early': Bob Oros Says RIA Acquisitions Will Continue for YearsThe Hightower CEO tells ThinkAdvisor about his ideal acquisition and why a deal shouldn't just be about the economics.