Asset Management

Mariner: $500 Million In Assets Added With Two Advisor Team Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:37 PM

Mariner announced two acquisitions totaling approximately $500 million in assets, adding multigenerational advisory teams from St. Louis and Timonium, Maryland as part of its strategy to support long-term growth, client continuity, and next-generation advisor development.

Integrated Partners: SIGIL Family Office Launch Strengthens Ultra High-Net-Worth Client Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:29 PM

Integrated Partners announced that Kyle Caouette, John de Carvalho, and their team have joined the firm to launch SIGIL Family Office, a consultative platform focused on serving ultra-high-net-worth business owners and families.

Prairie View Wealth Partners Launches In Sioux Falls To Serve ‘Builders’ With Integrated Wealth And Tax Planning

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:21 PM

Prairie View Wealth Partners announced its official launch as an independent, fee-only RIA founded by Adam Cox, Kyle Cipperley, and Paula Bindert to serve individuals and families at pivotal stages of personal and professional growth.

Charles Schwab: Spot Crypto Trading Launch Introduces Crypto For Retail Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:01 PM

Charles Schwab announced the launch of Schwab Crypto, a new spot cryptocurrency trading offering that will roll out to retail clients in phases over the coming weeks.

Osaic: Technology Leadership Expanded With Appointment Of Stacie Nabedrick

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 10:00 PM

Osaic announced the appointment of Stacie Nabedrick as senior vice president of advisor and client technology solutions, reinforcing its investment in digital innovation and scalable growth across its advisor network.

Baird: $1 Billion Firm HWB Partners Joins Indianapolis Wealth Management Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 5:15 PM

Baird announced that HWB Partners has joined the firm’s wealth management office in Indianapolis, adding a team with deep experience across advisory, institutional consulting, and sports-focused financial services. The team includes Don Hutchinson, Director and Financial Advisor; Dean P. Weseli, CFP, CDFA, Director and Financial Advisor; and Jeff J. Borgert, CAIA, Director and Financial Advisor. They join from Goelzer Investment Management, where they managed approximately $1 billion in client assets and held senior advisory and leadership roles.

Mercer Advisors: Leadership Expansion Adds Chief Solutions Officer And Chief Commercial Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:33 PM

Mercer Global Advisors announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Melissa Nims as Chief Solutions Officer and Jeremiah Barlow as Chief Commercial Officer, as the firm sharpens its focus on delivering integrated family office services and expanding client value.

F2 Strategy: Acquisition Of Meradia Expands Wealth And Asset Management Consulting Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:31 PM

F2 Strategy announced it has acquired Meradia, a North American consulting firm specializing in investment management operations and technology, in its largest acquisition to date as it continues to scale its platform serving wealth and asset management clients.

Citi Wealth: Strategic Agreement With Advyzon To Launch Global Unified Managed Account Program

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 3:24 PM

Citi Wealth announced a strategic agreement with Advyzon Enterprise Solutions and Advyzon Investment Management to deliver a Global Unified Managed Account program for its clients, marking a significant step in expanding its personalized advisory capabilities across its global footprint.

Stake: Partnership With ACE & Company To Build Secondary Market For Fractional Real Estate In The UAE

By Amit Chowdhry ● Yesterday at 11:43 AM

Stake announced a strategic partnership with ACE & Company to develop a secondary transfer facility aimed at improving liquidity for fractional real estate investments in the United Arab Emirates.

BTG Pactual Global Alternatives: Performing Credit Platform Expands With Senior Hires

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

BTG Pactual Global Alternatives, a $10.9 billion division of BTG Pactual focused on specialized alternative investments across the U.S. and Latin America, announced the appointments of Vincent Ingato as Senior Portfolio Manager and Brian O’Leary as Co-Head of Research within its Performing Credit platform.

Caprock: Denver Multi-Family Office Expansion Supports Advisor And Client Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

Caprock, a leading multi-family office registered investment advisor serving ultra-high-net-worth clients, announced the opening of a new office in Denver as part of its continued national expansion. The addition brings the firm’s total footprint to 10 offices across the United States and reflects growing demand from both advisors and clients in the Colorado market.

LPL: $235 Million Advisor Launches Texas Wealth Solutions Through Independent Advisor Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

LPL Financial announced that financial advisor Brian Bogue has launched Texas Wealth Solutions through its Independent Advisor Network, bringing approximately $235 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement plan assets.

Ameriprise Financial: $110 Million Advisory Team Pinnacle Wealth Management Joins Independent Channel

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 20, 2026

Ameriprise Financial announced that Pinnacle Wealth Management, an advisory team with more than $110 million in assets, has joined its independent channel from LPL Financial.

Sanctuary Welcomes $800 Million Firm Soteris Private Wealth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 19, 2026

Sanctuary Wealth, an industry-leading hybrid RIA focused on supporting independent financial advisors, announced that it has welcomed Soteris Private Wealth, a new firm founded by Josh Erickson and Rob Montierth. The Walnut Creek, California-based team joins from Merrill Lynch, where it managed approximately $800 million in client assets.

Integrity: Partnership With JK Financial Expands AI-Driven Life, Health And Wealth Services

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 19, 2026

Integrity Marketing Group announced that JK Financial has joined its platform, expanding access to AI-powered tools and holistic financial planning services across life, health, and wealth. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.

Wealth Enhancement: Acquisition Of FullCircle Wealth Expands Assets To $141.9 Billion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 17, 2026

Wealth Enhancement, a national independent wealth management firm, announced it has acquired FullCircle Wealth, a Dallas-based registered investment advisor managing more than $268 million in client assets. The transaction closed on April 15, 2026, and further expands Wealth Enhancement’s national footprint and presence in key growth markets.

Corient: Acquisition Of Bedrock Group Adds $10.7 Billion In Assets And Expands European Presence

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 17, 2026

Corient, a U.S.-based integrated wealth management firm, announced it has agreed to acquire Bedrock Group, a Geneva-based multi-family office and wealth manager overseeing approximately $10.7 billion in client assets. The transaction is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals and marks a significant step in Corient’s global expansion strategy.

Hightower Appoints Roberto Stewart As President And Chief Business Officer To Drive Platform Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 17, 2026

Hightower announced the appointment of Roberto Stewart as President and Chief Business Officer, reinforcing its leadership team as the firm continues to expand its wealth management platform.

FINNY Launches ‘Hunter’ AI Agent To Automate Growth Strategy And Marketing Execution For Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 17, 2026

FINNY announced the launch of Hunter, an artificial intelligence agent designed to function as a growth engine for financial advisors by autonomously guiding and executing marketing and business development strategies.

LPL To Acquire Mariner Advisor Network Segment

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2026

LPL Financial announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mariner Advisor Network, a segment of Mariner, in a transaction designed to expand its supported independence model and enhance advisor flexibility.

Allspring Global Investments Onboards GIA Partners Investment Team

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2026

Allspring Global Investments, a global asset management firm with $628 billion in assets under advisement, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the investment team of GIA Partners, a specialist investment firm focused on global credit portfolios.

Wealth.com: $65 Million Series B Raised To Accelerate AI-Powered Estate And Tax Planning Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2026

Wealth.com announced it has raised $65 million in an oversubscribed Series B round to expand its AI-driven platform for estate and tax planning across financial institutions. The round included new investors such as Titanium Ventures, Pruven Capital, The K Fund, and Dynasty Financial Partners, along with participation from existing backers including Charles Schwab, GV, Citi Ventures, 53 Stations, Anthos Capital, and Alumni Ventures.

iCapital And Envestnet Expand Partnership To Integrate Alternatives And Structured Investments Into UMA Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 16, 2026

iCapital and Envestnet announced an expanded strategic partnership to integrate alternative and structured investments into Envestnet’s Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform, enabling advisors to manage complex portfolios within a single framework.

Simplicity Group: ATS Wealth Management Acquisition Expands Estate Planning And Wealth Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Simplicity Group, a financial planning and advisory platform focused on integrating wealth accumulation and protection strategies, announced the acquisition of ATS Wealth Management, an investment management firm with offices in San Diego and Palo Alto.

Citizens: $2.85 Million Investment Expands Financial Literacy And Empowerment Initiatives Nationwide

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Citizens Financial Group announced a $2.85 million investment to support financial literacy initiatives across the United States, funding 135 nonprofit organizations in 23 states as part of its broader effort to expand access to financial education.

Soltis: GDM Private Financial Solutions Addition Expands In-House Tax Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Soltis Investment Advisors, an SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $13 billion in client assets, announced the addition of GDM Private Financial Solutions, a firm specializing in accounting and tax services. The move strengthens Soltis’ ability to deliver integrated wealth and tax advisory solutions to its clients.

OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners Onboards $425 Million Firm Armstrong & Sinoff

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, a wealth advisory and financial planning firm, announced it has partnered with Armstrong & Sinoff Financial, a boutique firm known for its integrated and high-touch client service approach.

Compound Planning: $5 Billion AUM Milestone Marks 75% Growth And Leadership Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Compound Planning, a digital family office and tech-enabled registered investment advisor, announced it has surpassed $5 billion in assets under management, representing 75% growth since January 2025.

Raymond James: $181 Million Advisor Russell Karpf Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Raymond James Financial Services announced that Russell Karpf has joined its independent advisor channel, bringing approximately $181 million in client assets. Karpf joins from LPL Financial and will operate as RPK Wealth Group, based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He is accompanied by client relationship consultant Teresa Considine.