Apr 6, 2026
Sellers are dumping RIA rollups in 2026 after 20 years of mostly a land-grab M&A movement, but it could also be shifting into higher gear, with Carlyle joining Bain, KKR and other giants
MAI got new owner and Allworth and AlTi are on deck as nervous owners harvest gains, but RIA M&A is still considered a rare area for private equity; buyers want in more than sellers want out.