DeVoe RIA Deal Book™ - Q1 2016

2016 started off the year with solid RIA mergers and acquisitions momentum. The industry experienced 33 transactions during the period, according to research executed by DeVoe & Company. Although this transaction volume is below 2015’s record of 37 Q1 transactions, it is well above the 10 and 12 Q1 transactions closed in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Overall, the quarter indicated continued strength in M&A activity in the RIA industry.