Buckingham Strategic Wealth, a St. Louis, Missouri-based registered investment adviser managing $50 billion, has acquired Confluence Wealth Management, a Portland, Oregon-based RIA managing $782 million.
Terms of the acquisition, Buckingham's sixth this year, were not disclosed.
Founded in 2011, Confluence is headed by Kathleen Kee, who will remain with the firm.
Carson is expanding one of its relationships in Florida while Lido Advisors adds an $870 million practice in Silicon Valley.
The approval of the pay proposal, which handsomely compensates its CEO and president, bolsters claims that big payouts are a must in the war to retain leadership.
Integrated Partners is adding a husband-wife tandem to its network in Missouri as Kestra onboards a father-son advisor duo from UBS.
Futures indicate stocks will build on Tuesday's rally.
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