The latest mergers, acquisitions and other corporate actions in the wealth management sector.

EP Wealth
EP Wealth, a fee-only registered investment advisor (RIA), has announced its partnership with Menlo Park, California-based Opes Wealth Management. The deal â€“ EP Wealth's fifth partnership of 2026 â€“ adds specialized planning expertise and more than $900 million in assets under management, the firm said in a statement.

The financial and legal terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 2005, Opes was built to combine real estate and wealth management expertise within a single firm, drawing on founder Mark Duvall’s background in West Coast real estate development. Erin Whalen later joined the firm and helped expand its investment management and financial planning capabilities. The team is also experienced at serving technology professionals, including Apple and Google employees, throughout Silicon Valley. Opes built its business around a planning-first approach that closely aligns with EP Wealth’s philosophy.

Eight team members will join EP Wealth, with Duvall and Whalen serving as regional directors. The partnership will expand the team’s capabilities, create additional career opportunities, and establish another region for EP Wealth in Northern California, where the firm has maintained a presence since 2013.

"From the beginning, Opes has been built around the belief that clients are best served through integrated advice,” said Duvall. “As we considered the next chapter for our firm, it was important to find a partner that shared that philosophy and commitment to putting clients first. EP Wealth offers the resources to enhance our business for the future.”

Alaris Acquisitions, an M&A advisory firm specializing in the wealth management industry, served as advisor to Opes in the transaction.

Janus Henderson
Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the Middle East jurisdiction, along with a number of funds, have completed the delisting of Janus Henderson from the New York stock market. 

The previously-announced take-private transaction involved Trian Fund Management and its affiliated funds, General Catalyst Group Management, and its affiliated funds and, as mentioned, QIA. The agreement to delist had been made as of December 21 last year.

Janus Henderson shares not already owned or controlled by Trian have been converted into a right to receive $52.00 per share in cash. The firm will still be led by the management team with Ali Dibadj as CEO and will maintain its main presence in both London, UK, and Denver, Colorado.

EisnerAmper, Sherwood Partners
The partners and staff of Sherwood Partners are joining global business advisor EisnerAmper in a combination expected to close in July 2026, the latter firm said. 

Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Sherwood Partners also has offices in Los Angeles and New York City. The firm's 30 professionals provide assignments for the benefit of creditors, corporate restructuring, receiverships, managed liquidations, intellectual property monetization, distressed asset management, and financial advisory services. 

The business services multiple sectors, including technology, life sciences, fintech, cleantech, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, and professional services. Sherwood also works closely with venture capital, private equity, and financial and legal institutions.

The financial terms of the combination were not disclosed.

Carson Group
Carson Group has acquired the practice of managing partner and wealth advisor Ted Swenson. Swenson's team will become Carson Wealth's 47th integrated office.

Based in Arvada, Colorado, Swenson serves about $270 million in advisory and brokerage assets. He has been affiliated with Carson Group since 2018 and participated in Carson's coaching programs prior to joining the network. 

Carson Group is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and manages over $60 billion in AuM across its advisory network of 165-plus partner offices.

Tri-State Financial Group
Tri-State Financial Group, a Cincinnati-based wealth advisor with about $575 million in assets under advisement, has moved to Osaic’s Empowered Independence (W-2) channel.

The team has been affiliated with Osaic through its legacy Lincoln business, with Michael George affiliated since 1981 and Michelle Metzger, since 1999.

Tri-State includes two advisory practices operating from the same branch location, led by George and Metzger, alongside advisors Rhonda Matarese and Michael Metzger. The team serves individuals, families and businesses with personalized financial planning and wealth management guidance.

The financial terms, where applicable, were not disclosed.