Wealth Management Acquisitions in Kentucky

Savant Wealth Management acquired Louisville-based Sortino Advisory Partners, a veteran-owned fee-only RIA with $239 million in assets under management (and $135.7 million in assets under advisement). The deal closed on September 30; terms were not disclosed and Sortino principals Daniel Hutcherson and Stephen Heitz joined Savant as financial advisors, managing directors, and member-owners.

Cerity Partners has completed a merger with ARGI Financial, combining ARGI's approximately 250 professionals and 3,000 clients into the Cerity platform. The transaction expands Cerity's national footprint and strengthens its workplace financial planning and wealth management capabilities.

Allworth Financial acquired the advisory teams and client relationships from Journey Advisory Group’s Gold River, California and Temple, Texas offices, adding approximately $215 million in AUM. The transaction expands Allworth’s regional presence and client base while allowing Journey Advisory Group to focus on its Midwest operations.