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Merit Financial Advisors

ALPHARETTA, GA
CRD: 142457
In PWD coverage since August 14, 2026 · 7 stories
$23.9BRegulatory AUMSEC Form ADV · Aug 15
470EmployeesForm ADV
3Deals on our tracker
+3Talent net · 12 months3 in · 0 out
Talent flow · 12 monthsOn the wire →
Net +3 · 3 arrivals · 0 departures
Arrivals
Sean Montgomery
Aug 14 · from Commonwealth Financial Network
Scott Miller
Aug 14 · from Commonwealth Financial Network
Matt Dupon
Aug 14 · from Commonwealth Financial Network
Departures
None tracked.
Deal recordFull tracker →
Jul 30, 26Deal closedThe Bridgeway Group · $900M
Jul 19, 26Deal announcedThe Bridgeway Group · $900M
Dec 31, 25Deal announcedThe Bridgeway Group · $900M
PWD coverage
Moves

UBS pulls three Morgan Stanley teams in one week

PWD's tracking puts UBS atop the 90-day arrival board and Morgan Stanley as the wirehouse with the largest outflow.
Data · Aug 17Raymond James presses a two-front talent war, from advisors to custody
Data · Aug 1659 moves, one new office
Deals & PE · Aug 16The Commonwealth diaspora dominates this week's AUM flow
M&A · Aug 14Merit Buys $900M Former Commonwealth RIA Bridgeway Group
M&A · Aug 14Merit Adds $900M Commonwealth Team, Sixth Since LPL Deal
M&A · Aug 14Merit Financial acquires $900M Bridgeway Group
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