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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) refer to business transactions where two companies combine (merger) or one company purchases another (acquisition). M&As are strategic moves to expand market share, gain new capabilities, reduce competition, or achieve growth. While mergers create a new entity, acquisitions result in one company absorbing another. These deals can impact employees, operations, stock value, and retirement plans, often triggering regulatory review and integration planning. M&As are common in industries seeking consolidation and efficiency.
Financial Resources Group, Gladstone Wealth Announce Merger
Financial Resources Group and Gladstone Wealth Group announced on Thursday that they are merging to form Gladstone Financial…
April 24, 2020
401(k) Merger Mania–How Long Will It Last?
The 401(k) M&A boom continues as firms consolidate, valuations soar, and sellers navigate the emotional and financial impact of deals.
March 26, 2020
Fi360’s Faustino on Firm’s Direction After Broadridge Buy
Fi360 Broadridge acquisition brings growth, new opportunities, and expanded distribution while maintaining independence and advisor trust.
February 28, 2020
Franklin Templeton Buys Legg Mason
Franklin Templeton Legg Mason Acquisition expands assets to $1.5 trillion, strengthening investment strategies and global distribution.
February 18, 2020
RIA M&A Decade in Review (and 2020-2029 Preview)
Succession Resource Group released its 10-year retrospective look at the state of the mergers and acquisitions for independent RIAs and advisors.
February 13, 2020
OneDigital Buys 401k Firm Aggregator Resources Investment Advisors
Health and benefits provider OneDigital has acquired aggregation-firm Resources Investment Advisors, both companies announced Tuesday. The acquisition is…
February 4, 2020
Navigating the ‘Retirement Planning to Wealth Management’ Move
"When I go around the country and I talk to retirement-focused advisor firms that we might be interested in acquiring, most of them are trying to figure out how to get into the wealth management business," says CAPTRUST's Rick Shoff. "It's an industry trend that makes complete sense."
December 2, 2019
Fidelity Weighs in on Schwab/TD Deal
Fidelity on Schwab TD Merger highlights risks of reduced value, low cash sweep rates, and service concerns for investors.
November 25, 2019
Big Deal is Official: Schwab to Acquire TD Ameritrade
Schwab acquires TD Ameritrade in a $26B all-stock deal, creating a financial giant with $5T in assets and 24M client accounts.
November 25, 2019
Schwab to Buy TD Ameritrade in Blockbuster Deal: Report
Big news out of the brokerage world as Charles Schwab is reportedly in talks to buy TD Ameritrade,…
November 21, 2019