Cerity Partners Merges with Cornerstone Capital to Expand Bay Area Wealth Management Presence

Cerity Partners Merges With Cordant Wealth Partners

July 1, 2026

Financial Services

Cerity Partners announced its merger with Cordant Wealth Partners, an Oregon-based registered investment adviser headquartered in Portland. The deal expands Cerity Partners’ footprint into Oregon and is designed to give Cordant clients access to Cerity’s broader resources and capabilities, particularly for complex tech-compensation and equity decisions.

Cerity Partners Merges With Covenant Partners LLC

April 1, 2026

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners has merged with Covenant Partners LLC, a boutique wealth management firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The partnership marks Cerity Partners’ entry into the Tennessee market, with Covenant Partners operating under the Cerity Partners name.

Cerity Partners Merges With SOL Capital Management

January 15, 2026

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners has merged with SOL Capital Management, with SOL operating under the Cerity Partners name. The combination expands Cerity’s footprint in Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C. area and strengthens its investment and advisory capabilities for high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients; Houlihan Lokey advised SOL Capital and Nelson Mullins served as legal counsel.

Cerity Partners Merges with Oak Hill Wealth Advisors

October 1, 2025

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners, a New York–based independent wealth management firm, announced a merger with Oak Hill Wealth Advisors of Lansdowne, Virginia. The deal expands Cerity Partners' presence in the Washington, D.C. market and brings Oak Hill's team (seven professionals) and wealth management capabilities into the Cerity platform.

Cerity Partners Acquires West Coast Financial

April 1, 2025

Wealth Management

Cerity Partners, a national independent wealth management firm, announced it is merging with West Coast Financial of Santa Barbara, California. The deal brings West Coast Financial's advisory team and client relationships onto the Cerity Partners platform to expand capabilities and deepen Cerity's presence in Southern California.

Cerity Partners Acquires Sullivan & Serwitz

January 1, 2020

Financial Services

Cerity Partners, an independent financial advisory firm, has merged with Los Altos, California-based Sullivan & Serwitz, which manages approximately $1 billion in client assets. The combination expands Cerity's presence in Northern California and provides a succession plan and broader service offerings for Sullivan & Serwitz's clients and colleagues.