DeVoe RIA Deal Book™ - Q4 2016

Merger and acquisition activity in the RIA industry hit a new all-time high of 142 transactions executed in a single year, according to research performed by DeVoe & Company. This third successive record year of M&A is an 8% increase above the previous record of 132 transactions. The fourth quarter was the ninth successive quarter of 30 or more transactions, demonstrating a sustained and consistent robust M&A market.