Johnson Financial Group to Acquire The Appleton Group

Citizens Financial Group to Acquire JMP Group

September 8, 2021

Financial Services

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. entered into a definitive all-cash merger agreement to acquire JMP Group LLC. The transaction is designed to expand Citizens’ capital markets and commercial banking capabilities, including institutional equities and sector-focused advisory services.

Foreside Financial Group Acquires JG Advisory Services LLC

March 9, 2021

Professional Services

Foreside Financial Group, a PE-backed provider of compliance and regulatory solutions, acquired the regulatory compliance business of JG Advisory Services LLC. The deal brings JG Advisory founder Judy Gross and her colleagues into Foreside to bolster the firm's compliance offerings for hedge funds, private equity and emerging managers; financial terms were not disclosed.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires JOYN Advisors

February 21, 2020

Wealth Management

Wealth Enhancement Group, a Greater Minneapolis-based independent wealth management firm overseeing about $17 billion in client assets, announced the acquisition of JOYN Advisors, Inc., an Atlanta-based registered investment adviser with roughly $1.3 billion in client assets and 35 employees. The deal (financial terms undisclosed) marks Wealth Enhancement Group's first office in the Atlanta area and is expected to close by April 1, 2020.

Allworth Financial Acquires DeBoer Financial Group

October 13, 2021

Financial Services

Allworth Financial has entered into an equity partnership to acquire DeBoer Financial Group (DFG), a Roseville, California-based RIA managing roughly $180 million in client assets and serving about 160 advisory clients. The deal provides a succession outcome for founder Jeffrey DeBoer and brings DFG into Allworth’s national RIA platform, expanding Allworth’s local presence near its Folsom headquarters.

Bain & Company Acquires JJC FinTech

February 9, 2026

Consulting

Bain & Company has acquired London-based JJC FinTech, a boutique financial services consulting and technology firm specializing in client lifecycle management (CLM) and anti-financial crime (KYC/AML). The deal enhances Bain's capabilities to deliver end-to-end CLM, KYC and AML transformations for financial institutions, combining Bain's strategy and digital strengths with JJC's hands-on implementation expertise.

United Capital Financial Advisors Acquires The Paul Group

August 22, 2025

Wealth Management

United Capital Financial Advisors has acquired The Paul Group, a boutique ultra-high-net-worth advisory firm managing $1.1 billion in client assets; the transaction closed on August 22, 2025. The four-person team will join United Capital to strengthen its presence in Los Angeles and New York and expand its suite of wealth management, estate planning, tax and business advisory services for sophisticated family clients. ECHELON Partners served as exclusive advisor to The Paul Group.