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Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Moldenhauer & Associates

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 7
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Merit Financial Advisors acquired Moldenhauer & Associates, a wealth management practice based in Orchard Park, New York, on October 7, 2026. The acquired firm manages $1.1 billion in client assets across nearly 1,900 households. Brett Moldenhauer, who led the acquired firm, joined Merit Financial Advisors along with 12 employees.

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Why it matters

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The acquisition marks Merit Financial Advisors' 12th purchase this year and its 10th acquisition of a former Commonwealth Financial Network team. This move expands Merit Financial Advisors' total client assets, which currently oversee $32.9 billion.

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Who's involved

  • AtlantaAtlanta is the capital city of Georgia, where Merit Financial Advisors is based.
  • Andre DickensAndre Dickens serves as the Mayor of Atlanta, exercising executive authority over the city's affairs.
  • Shirley FranklinShirley Franklin formally served as the mayor of the city of Atlanta.

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