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Endeavor Wealth Strategies of Fort Wayne, Ind., has aligned with LPL affiliate Exemplar Financial Network.
Pathstone bills itself as one of the largest RIAs serving the ultra-high-net-worth segment.
Seven separate new rules are designed to increase transparency and protection for investors.
The deal is expected to give LPL another 2,400 advisors, the firm said.
Advisors can transfer majority or minority ownership stakes in their businesses to the new firm.
The unit will be formed from the acquisitions of AndCo Consulting and Fourth Street Performance Partners, the firm said.
Rise said it plans to invest in advisor firms with $1 billion to $5 billion in assets under management.
Two of the firm's network RIA leaders will serve as vice chair and president.
Traverso Chambers Private Wealth Management is the third acquisition this year for Cleveland-based MAI Capital.
Engrave Wealth Partners is the fourth acquisition in the state for the Raleigh, N.C.-based CAPTRUST.
This is the second California deal announced this week for Constellation Wealth.
The industry could lose 37.5% of advisors to retirement over the next decade, the research firm said.
The Cincinnati firm builds out MAI Capital's Ohio and Northern Virginia presence.
The addition of Ledge Wealth Management will give Dakota about $4.9 billion in client assets under management.
The deal is to be funded by $7 billion in cash and $6.4 billion in Aon stock.
Landmark Financial Advisors is the first location in the Bluegrass State for Wealth Enhancement Group.
The deal added $300 million in assets under management to the serial acquirer.
Private equity is now in the driver's seat at many RIAs.
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