Carson Group Acquires Carson Wealth Chicago
January 23, 2025
Carson Group announced it will take full ownership of its Carson Wealth Chicago office, transitioning the advisor-led practice into a wholly owned branch. Carson Wealth Chicago—led by Mark McCallum—has grown AUM from $163 million in 2019 to more than $1 billion at the end of 2024 across five locations and 15+ advisors; the move is intended to streamline operations and provide Carson Group resources to support further growth and regional expansion.
- Buyers
- Carson Group
- Targets
- Carson Wealth Chicago
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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