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Wealth Solutions Report - Editor in Chief's Take - June 29, 2026

Written by admin | Jun 29, 2026

Julius Buchanan, Editor in Chief, Wealth Solutions Report posted his commentary on the deals and recruiting in the wealth industry on Wealth Solutions Report as part of its Deals & Recruiting Roundup.

In this week’s roundup, Waverly Advisors’ parent company acquired Smithfield Trust Company; NewEdge Wealth added James Nichols in Nashville; Raymond James recruited advisor teams in Virginia and Utah; LPL Financial added Spectrum Wealth Strategies and Daniel Zacharias; Beacon Coast Partners launched as an independent RIA; UBS hired Adam Conish in Philadelphia; Cetera added MTI Financial Advisors; Sanctuary Wealth recruited Pierstone Wealth Management; Osaic added Signature Private Wealth Management; Holistic Planning selected Altruist as custodian; Moneta appointed Julie Harrington to lead strategic growth; and U.S. Bank named Daniel Farley CIO.

To see the Wealth Solutions Report Deals & Recruiting Roundup for the week, click here. Visit Wealth Solutions Report for the latest wealth management insights, analysis and news.