Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Pinnacle Wealth Management

Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Hoot Wealth

August 12, 2025

Wealth Management

Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Colorado-based Hoot Wealth, a boutique advisory firm founded by Nick Crow and Bryan Hinmon. The deal brings Hoot's investment leadership onto Maridea's national platform, strengthens Maridea's presence in the Mountain states, and adds senior advisors to Maridea's executive team.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Blueprint Wealth Advisors

November 14, 2025

Financial Services

Merit Financial Advisors has acquired Blueprint Wealth Advisors, adding $1.2 billion in assets and expanding Merit's presence in Illinois and Wisconsin, including entry into the Chicago market. Blueprint’s managing partners Ryan Evans and Nick Wilkins will join Merit as Regional Directors and Partners; FP Transitions served as advisor and financial terms were not disclosed.

Beacon Pointe Advisors Acquires Landmark Wealth Management Group

October 15, 2024

Wealth Management

Beacon Pointe Advisors has acquired Landmark Wealth Management Group, a Lake Elmo, Minnesota-based RIA that oversees approximately $1 billion in client assets. The deal (closed October 15, 2024) gives Beacon Pointe its first formal office presence in Minnesota and expands its national footprint and advisory team.

Maridea Wealth Management Acquires Hyperion Accounting Group to Launch Tax & Business Services Unit

December 22, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Hyperion Accounting Group and launched a dedicated Tax & Business Services unit. David Papotta, leader of Hyperion, will join Maridea as Director of Tax & Business Services as the firm expands its integrated financial, tax, and business-advisory offerings.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires Piermont Wealth Management Inc.

March 28, 2024

Financial Services

Wealth Enhancement Group announced the acquisition of Piermont Wealth Management Inc., an independent RIA with approximately $226 million in client assets. The deal expands Wealth Enhancement Group’s presence in Florida (its 12th Florida office) and increases the firm’s total client assets to more than $79 billion.

Summit Financial and Merchant Acquire Equity Stake in Meeder Wealth Management

August 21, 2024

Wealth Management

Summit Financial, together with Merchant Investment Management, has acquired an equity stake in the wealth management arm of Meeder Investment Management. The Dublin, Ohio-based Meeder Wealth Management team — which manages nearly $400 million in AUM — will retain its branding and team and will access Summit's SummitVantage platform and Merchant's growth resources to accelerate national growth.