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RIA Consolidation Continues in 2026
RIA M&A activity began 2026 on solid footing. Large, integrated platforms continued to lead overall deal activity, but smaller buyers pursued acquisitions as well. For founders evaluating options: Read Colonnade’s full January RIA M&A Update…
RIA M&A: Buyer Mix is Shifting
RIA M&A activity slowed in January. Colonnade’s January update shows steady transaction volume following a very active year-end, with continued participation from sub-$1B sellers and a broad mix of buyers. What’s notable is not just…
M&A Market Update: Q1 2026
We’ve just released our Q1 2026 M&A Market Update. 2025 closed at nearly $3 trillion in North American deal value, driven by larger transaction sizes in the second half of the year as financing conditions…
RIA M&A activity becoming more concentrated
2025 marked the most active year on record for RIA mergers and acquisitions, with 322 transactions announced, exceeding the prior high set in 2024. While overall deal volume increased, the composition of the market continued…
Building Durable RIA Growth Beyond Market Returns
For RIAs, sustainable growth isn’t about the market, it’s about AUM you control. Many RIAs benchmark portfolios to the S&P 500. That means market appreciation alone rarely creates true competitive advantage. When markets rise, AUM…
