United Capital Financial
Advisers has acquired a Scottsdale, AZ-based wealth management firm called Brotherton
Investment Consultants, in a move adding some $150 million in assets under
advisement.

Brotherton Investment Consultants
was founded in 1998 by husband-and-wife Donna and John Brotherton, who have 26
and 32 years of industry experience respectively. They join United Capital as
managing directors, bringing with them a team of financial professionals.  

“Joining United Capital
allows us to focus on our clients’ needs, our marketing efforts, growing the
business, recruiting and mentoring young and up-and-coming advisors,” John Brotherton
said.

At March 31, 2013, United
Capital and its affiliates had approximately $17 billion in assets under
advisement with 47 offices.

In July, the firm acquired the majority of assets
from c5 Wealth Management, a full-service RIA based in Great Falls, VA.
That news came a few weeks after it reinforced its presence in the
Southeast by acquiring the majority of the assets of Atlanta, GA-based PPA
Advisors.

“We are executing our growth strategies via acquisitions and organic
measures. We’ve put together an experienced team of recruiters and they have
delivered a strong deal pipeline of firms and advisors, we’ve made
multi-million dollar investments annually in our brand, marketing and other
growth programs,” Matt Brinker, senior vice president of partner
development and acquisitions, previously told Family Wealth Report.