Our May 2026 RIA M&A Update is now available.

Colonnade’s May 2026 RIA M&A Update is now available.

While deal activity moderated slightly from April’s pace, May remained ahead of prior-year levels and highlighted continued demand for quality advisory firms across the RIA landscape.

Key themes:

• Strong acquisition activity from large-scale consolidators and full integrators
• Continued deal flow from founder-led firms focused on succession and continuity planning
• Growing demand for specialized institutional and corporate advisory capabilities
• Ongoing interest in platforms that combine scale, operational resources, and advisor autonomy

As competition for attractive firms continues, strategic alignment and access to resources remain important drivers of transaction activity across the sector.

Access the full update here.

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