Cerity Partners Acquires Permit Capital Advisors
May 3, 2022
Cerity Partners announced a merger with Permit Capital Advisors, combining the Philadelphia-region wealth advisory firm into Cerity under the Cerity Partners name. Permit Capital Advisors brings approximately $1.6 billion in client assets and specialist ultra-high-net-worth and foundation advisory capabilities, helping Cerity deepen its capabilities and anchor the firm in the Philadelphia market.
- Buyers
- Cerity Partners
- Targets
- Permit Capital Advisors
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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