Cerity Partners Merges with Blue Prairie Group
April 2, 2019
Cerity Partners merged with Chicago-based Blue Prairie Group in April 2019, adding approximately $11 billion in client assets and bringing Cerity’s advised assets to more than $21 billion across six locations. Blue Prairie Group, a fee-only registered investment advisor serving retirement plan sponsors, foundations, endowments and private clients, will join Cerity with Ty Parrish leading the Retirement Plan Services Group.
- Buyers
- Cerity Partners
- Targets
- Blue Prairie Group
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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