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Steward Partners Acquires Longbridge Wealth Advisors

August 14, 2025

Financial Services

Steward Partners, an employee-owned financial services firm, has acquired Longbridge Wealth Advisors, a ten-person wealth advisory team led by Jack Elgin and Neven Zelich, adding $481 million in client assets and establishing a presence in North Canton, Ohio. The addition expands Steward Partners' Legacy Division to provide succession and continuity solutions for established advisory teams while preserving Longbridge's brand and client relationships.

Steward Partners Acquires Moore's Wealth Management

May 21, 2025

Wealth Management

Steward Partners, an employee-owned independent wealth management firm, has acquired Moore's Wealth Management, adding five financial advisors, nine team members in total, and approximately $700 million in client assets to its Legacy Division. The transaction expands Steward Partners' footprint into Gainesville, Georgia, and provides a succession and continuity solution for the Moore family-led team.

Abry Partners Invests in Freestar

January 6, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Boston-based private equity firm Abry Partners made a strategic minority investment in Freestar, a Phoenix-area ad monetization and ad tech company. The growth capital will support Freestar's product and technology development, expansion of services to publishers, e-commerce sites and app developers, and pursuit of strategic acquisitions while existing shareholders retain majority ownership.

Cary Street Partners Acquires IFS Advisors, Inc.

May 15, 2025

Financial Services

Cary Street Partners has acquired IFS Advisors, Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based wealth management firm led by Daniel J. Wolff. The deal expands Cary Street Partners' national footprint to 20 offices and strengthens its presence in Florida alongside its Tampa office.

Bluespring Wealth Partners Acquires Security Financial Management

February 2, 2022

Wealth Management

Bluespring Wealth Partners, a subsidiary of Kestra Holdings, has acquired Security Financial Management, a 30+-year wealth management firm with more than $950 million in assets under management and offices in Florida and Minnesota. The deal brings Security Financial Management's team and advisory capacity onto Bluespring's platform to accelerate growth through mergers, talent recruitment and expanded client services, while enabling the founders to focus on client-facing activities.

Fiduciary Services Group Acquires Future Planning Associates

February 17, 2026

Financial Services

Fiduciary Services Group (FSG) has acquired Future Planning Associates, Inc. (FPA), a Vermont-based third-party administrator and recordkeeper, and will integrate the business into DWC, FSG’s national TPA platform. The acquisition strengthens FSG’s New England footprint, adds recordkeeping capability, and addresses FPA’s upcoming technology transition by leveraging PCS Retirement’s modernization experience.