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The deal comes as a Raymond James executive questions if advisors who choose to go with private owners won't regret their decisions in three to five years.

Buckingham is merging with Boston-based Colony Group to create a firm with more than $50 billion under management, making it one of the nations top 10 wealth-advisory firms.

"More than anything, it was an experience to be shared with the other people lucky enough to see such a dazzling and surprising display."

It was a remarkable week in the RIA market, with at least 14 deals announced, two new launches and more than $22 billion in transacted assets.

Despite the proliferation of minority buyers in the RIA marketplace, the number of minority deals has declined over the last couple years.

The acquisition of Daniels + Tansey adds advisory, investment and tax expertise.

Peter Mallouk, owner of Creative Planning, owns a piece of a baseball team and has built a firm potentially worth billions.

Dealmaking in the RIA space picked up in the third quarter, a sign we're headed for a period of increased activity, according to DeVoe & Co.

A look at seven of the most notable private equity deals in the RIA space.

A year into a new acquisition strategy, Carson has added up-market qualified plan capabilities and offices in the Pacific Northwest.