Cerity Partners Merges with ARGI Financial

Cerity Partners to Merge With Graypoint Financial Advisory Firm

September 5, 2025

Financial Services

Cerity Partners, an independent wealth management firm, announced its intention to merge with Graypoint, a financial advisory firm based in Albany, New York. After closing, Graypoint will operate under the Cerity Partners brand, and Graypoint CEO Daniel Nolan will become Partner and Vice Chairman of Cerity Partners.

Cerity Partners Merges with Prio Wealth

January 9, 2025

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners, an independent U.S. wealth management firm, is merging with Boston-based Prio Wealth; Prio will operate under the Cerity Partners name and add $4.1 billion in AUM. The deal expands Cerity Partners' wealth advisory capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Boston metropolitan market.

Cerity Partners Merges With Austin Private Wealth

January 6, 2026

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners has merged with Austin Private Wealth, a fiduciary Registered Investment Adviser based in Austin, Texas. The combination expands Cerity's presence in the Austin market and brings Austin Private Wealth's clients and advisory capabilities onto Cerity's national wealth management platform; Republic Capital Group advised Austin Private Wealth.

Cerity Partners Merges with EMM Wealth

January 1, 2020

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners, a Chicago-based independent financial advisory firm, announced a merger with New York-based EMM Wealth. The deal brings EMM Wealth's $3 billion AUM and 36 employees into Cerity Partners, expanding Cerity's presence and capabilities in New York and raising Cerity's total AUM to approximately $26 billion.

Cerity Partners Merges with Investec Wealth Strategies to Expand Texas Presence

February 22, 2022

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners has merged with Houston-based Investec Wealth Strategies, with the combined firm operating under the Cerity Partners name. The transaction expands Cerity's Texas footprint and capabilities; Investec principals (including founder John Goott) join Cerity as partners, and Investec was advised by Park Sutton Advisors.

Cerity Partners Merges With Verus Investments

February 11, 2026

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners, an independent U.S. wealth and investment management firm, announced it will merge with institutional investment consulting and advisory firm Verus Investments. The combined organization will operate under the Cerity Partners brand and is expected to expand Cerity’s institutional research and advisory capabilities, with the deal slated to close at the end of Q1 2026 subject to regulatory approvals.