There's a New 'Middle Market' in RIA M&A

Summary: The registered investment advisor market hit an inflection point for mergers and acquisitions in 2023, as the largest RIA platforms got even bigger, with some approaching $500 billion in assets and many bringing on outside capital to accelerate organic and inorganic growth. The industry “saw the shift from a gold rush mentality to an institutional arms race,” according to a new report from management consulting and transaction advisory firm Advisor Growth Strategies.