Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Yeomans Consulting Group

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Consilium Financial Group

July 30, 2021

Wealth Management

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based wealth management firm, has acquired Consilium Financial Group of Roswell, Georgia, integrating Consilium’s staff and $291 million in client assets into Merit. The deal expands Merit's presence in the Atlanta market and strengthens its financial planning and wealth management capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Olympic Wealth Management

June 13, 2025

Financial Services

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based wealth management firm, has acquired Bothell, Washington-based Olympic Wealth Management, adding $204 million of assets and a fifth Washington office. The merger, finalized June 13, 2025, brings Olympic’s advisors into Merit’s team to expand the firm’s Pacific Northwest presence and specialized service to Seattle–Tacoma aerospace clients.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Global Wealth Advisors

August 18, 2025

Wealth Management

Merit Financial Advisors, an Atlanta-based wealth management firm, acquired Global Wealth Advisors, adding approximately $860 million in client assets and six office locations. The transaction, finalized Aug. 18, 2025, expands Merit's footprint in Texas and bolsters its national advisory team as GWA advisors join Merit.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Union Financial Advisors, LLC

April 30, 2022

Financial Services

Merit Financial Advisors acquired Union Financial Advisors, LLC, adding three Oklahoma offices (Tulsa, Norman and Perry) and approximately $370 million in assets under management. The deal establishes Merit's presence in Oklahoma and expands its national footprint and AUM base.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires ClearBridge Wealth Management

December 6, 2023

Wealth Management

Merit Financial Advisors has acquired ClearBridge Wealth Management, an Atlanta-based wealth advisory firm led by founder Preston Byers, adding approximately $300 million of client assets. The deal expands Merit's presence in the Atlanta market and brings Preston Byers and his operations and client support team into Merit as partners and advisors.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires SSC Wealth LLC

January 20, 2026

Wealth Management

Merit Financial Advisors has acquired SSC Wealth LLC, the wealth management division of SSC CPAs + Advisors, adding approximately $259.6 million in AUM and transferring the advisory business, assets, and four employees to Merit. The deal formalizes a strategic partnership between Merit and SSC CPAs + Advisors to deepen coordination between wealth management and advanced tax planning for high-net-worth clients and business owners.