2019 already ranks as one of the five most active years on record for registered investment adviser (RIA) deals, according to the FA Insight Mergers & Acquisitions 2019 Mid-Year Update from TD Ameritrade Institutional.
“The forces driving the accelerating pace of industry consolidation in recent years are now intensifying,” said Pete Dorsey, managing director of sales at TD Ameritrade Institutional. “More than ever, independent advisers are leveraging acquisitions to fuel growth, pursue long-term strategic goals, and, in some cases, build national enterprises. RIA deal activity has also benefitte