Merit Financial Advisors acquires Pradel Financial Group
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Updated · wealthsolutionsreport.com · May 5
Merit Financial Advisors acquires Pradel Financial Group
1 articles · Updated · wealthsolutionsreport.com · May 5
The deal, finalised on 24 April, adds nearly $420 million in assets from about 110 client households and expands Merit’s presence in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.
Founder Paul Pradel and longtime colleague Jessica Moore are joining Merit, and the boutique firm will immediately rebrand as Merit Financial Advisors.
Merit said the acquisition supports client continuity, succession planning and broader capabilities; the Atlanta-based firm has more than 55 offices, about $26 billion in assets and expects several more deals this year.
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