The latest mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions in the North American wealth management sector.

Beacon Pointe Advisors has partnered with two wealth firms: Duncan Financial, based in Carlsbad, California, and Goldstein Group, located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The team at Duncan Financial, which has more than $300 million in assets under management, is led by Charles Duncan, who will become a partner and managing director at Beacon Pointe. The Carlsbad office serves as a midpoint between Beacon Pointe’s platform headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and its existing San Diego office, providing clients throughout the Southern California region with a plethora of support and service offerings.

Duncan has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of San Diego (USD) and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designations. 

Joining in transition to Beacon Pointe are four additional team members, including Duncan’s brother Paul Duncan who is joining as a partner and senior wealth advisor, and Jeffrey Mantoani, Inez Conger and Jennifer Mintle. They have been members of Charlie’s team for over a decade.

Goldstein Group Financial Advisors, with more than $250 Million in assets under management, marks Beacon Pointe’s second partnership in the Midwest in the past three months. This came after it acquired Next Generation Wealth Management in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the end of 2021.

Helen Goldstein, sole founder and president of Goldstein Group, will join Beacon Pointe as a managing director and partner.  

Goldstein, CFP® has more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career in commercial lending and moved into money management before founding her own company.  Goldstein graduated from Indiana University with a BS in economics and finance and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) designation. 

In the transition to Beacon Pointe, Goldstein is bringing two additional professional staff members, Stephanie Ashley and Kelly Sather.

To see a move in Atlanta by Beacon Pointe â€“ another example of its expansion â€“ click here.