On May 15, 2026, MarshBerry published its Viewpoint Update (the “Report”), analyzing M&A deal activity from April 2026. The Report notes that M&A activity remained steady through April 2026, with 27 announced transactions, bringing the year-to-date total to 121 transactions, a 1.6% increase over the April 2025 year-to-date activity of 119 transactions. The Report further notes that the market continues to demonstrate consistency with strong buyer demand, significant private capital, and ongoing pressure for firms to scale, creating an outlook that wealth management M&A activity will remain strong.
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