The Birmingham, Ala.-based RIA acquired the investment advisory business of StrategIQ Financial Group, adding $1.5 billion in assets.
Transitions Wealth Management serves approximately 400 clients and is based out of Denver.
The deal with C2C Wealth Management represents Dakota’s fourth transaction since June 1, and third office in Massachusetts.
The rebrand comes as the $3.3 billion AUM firm aims to broaden its appeal to a wider swath of advisors and increase recruiting.
Confluence Financial Planning’s six associates will continue to operate out of their Sacramento office. It’ll be Mariner’s first location in the city, and 15th in California.
Advisor Growth Strategies expects new players to enter the RIA M&A market in 2024, as valuations diverge and deals become larger and more creative.
Exencial picked up a $500 million Austin firm in its third acquisition since 2020.