On April 23, 2026, Hightower Advisors announced its agreement to acquire The Bahnsen Group.
Hightower Advisors (“Hightower”) announced, on April 23, 2026, its agreement to acquire The Bahnsen Group (“Bahnsen”). Under the terms of the transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, Bahnsen will continue operating under its established brand, but will integrate into Hightower’s platform and add “A Hightower Company” to its name and logo. Further terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Hightower, based in Chicago, is a registered investment advisor that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower has approximately $352 billion in client assets.
Bahnsen, based in Lexington, Massachusetts, is a registered investment advisor offering wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions, with a differentiated focus on dividend growth equity investing. Bahnsen has approximately $9.5 billion in assets under management.
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