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Wealth Management Daily Memo

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Top Stories

Dave Barton, Mercer Advisors’ Head of M&A, Retires

The 58-year-old RIA pioneer and architect of Mercer’s rapid growth-by-acquisition strategy oversaw almost 90 deals during his tenure. Martine Lellis, principal of M&A partner development, will take on his responsibilities.

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LPL Board Names Rich Steinmeier CEO

Following CEO Dan Arnold's sudden firing earlier this month, LPL's board has chosen Steinmeier as his permanent replacement, while CFO Matt Audette adds president to his title.

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Hightower Takes Majority Stake in Institutional Consultant NEPC

With NEPC, Hightower and its affiliates will represent over $1.8 trillion in assets under advisement and $258 billion in assets under management.

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RIA News

Pathstone to Merge With Hall Capital to Create $100B AUM Firm

Following its purchase of $45 billion Hall Capital Partners, private equity-backed Pathstone will now have a national footprint with 23 offices and over 750 team members.

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Lido Advisors Acquires $3B Wisconsin RIA

The deal with Pegasus Partners is the largest since Lido sold a minority stake to private equity firm Constellation Wealth Partners earlier this year.

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Sanctuary Rolls Out Internal Marketing Initiative, Specialist Network to Partner Firms

Sanctuary announced several new capabilities at its Oasis conference in Hollywood, Fla., as it continues to integrate the tru Independence acquisition.

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Beacon Pointe Acquires $1B Minnesota RIA

The deal with Landmark Wealth Management Group marks Beacon Pointe’s fifth transaction this year and expands the firm’s Midwest footprint.

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Podcasts
RIA Edge Podcast: Alternatives at the Core with Dick Pfister

AlphaCore founder Dick Pfister describes the firm’s investment approach that places alternatives at the core of the service offering.


Sponsored by Schwab Advisor Services

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Focused on the Future: Unlocking the Future of Financial Advising with George Nichols

George Nichols explores how understanding the diverse needs of various communities is crucial for advisors.

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