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Markets · May 3, 2026

Rethinking diversification: gold’s role becomes more strategic

A long study from a multi-asset team argues that gold’s historical correlation profile no longer applies.

Rethinking diversification: gold’s role becomes more strategic Photo · Carlos Mendoza for InvestLin
The brief — what to know
Driving the news The transaction was disclosed in a Form ADV amendment filed yesterday afternoon.
Why it matters It is the third senior departure from the firm in ninety days, which is no longer noise.
Between the lines Don't be surprised if the price ticks up by 10% before the close.
What's next A second tranche of moves is rumored for late summer.

Both sides described the transaction as transformational, but neither would discuss financial terms on the record. Regulatory filings are not expected to slow the timeline; the deal is expected to close in the third quarter. Industry observers expect a small wave of follow-on deals from competitors. The combined entity is expected to manage just over four billion dollars when the transaction closes. Talent retention will be the principal concern, executives said in an internal memo reviewed by InvestLin.

The combined entity is expected to manage just over four billion dollars when the transaction closes. Custodial rivals were watching closely, hoping to scoop up assets in any post-merger turbulence. Talent retention will be the principal concern, executives said in an internal memo reviewed by InvestLin. Regulatory filings are not expected to slow the timeline; the deal is expected to close in the third quarter.

Why it matters
It is the third senior departure from the firm in ninety days, which is no longer noise.

The detail

Both sides described the transaction as transformational, but neither would discuss financial terms on the record. Clients have been notified by letter and an email follow-up; the firm expects minimal attrition. The transition team has been on site since Tuesday, walking through technology integration with the home-office staff. The combined entity is expected to manage just over four billion dollars when the transaction closes. The deal is the latest in a wave of consolidation that has reshaped the channel over the past three years.

“Gold is not a hedge. It is a regime indicator.” Multi-asset portfolio manager

Both sides described the transaction as transformational, but neither would discuss financial terms on the record. Regulatory filings are not expected to slow the timeline; the deal is expected to close in the third quarter. Compliance staff inside the acquirer have been preparing for the integration since early March. The transition team has been on site since Tuesday, walking through technology integration with the home-office staff.

By the numbers
$2.6B
AUM combined across the two deals
7
states represented
38
partners across both books
12x
EBITDA multiple

What it means for advisors

Industry observers expect a small wave of follow-on deals from competitors. Clients have been notified by letter and an email follow-up; the firm expects minimal attrition. It is the kind of deal that says less about price than about positioning for the next cycle. Both sides described the transaction as transformational, but neither would discuss financial terms on the record.

  • Custodial rivals were watching closely, hoping to scoop up assets in any post-merger turbulence. Clients have been notified by letter and an email follow-up; the firm expects minimal attrition.
  • Custodial rivals were watching closely, hoping to scoop up assets in any post-merger turbulence. The transition team has been on site since Tuesday, walking through technology integration with the home-office staff.
  • Both sides described the transaction as transformational, but neither would discuss financial terms on the record. The combined entity is expected to manage just over four billion dollars when the transaction closes.

Industry observers expect a small wave of follow-on deals from competitors. Talent retention will be the principal concern, executives said in an internal memo reviewed by InvestLin. It is the kind of deal that says less about price than about positioning for the next cycle. The transaction values the firm at roughly twelve times trailing EBITDA, according to people familiar with the matter.

What's next
A second tranche of moves is rumored for late summer.
CM
About the author

Carlos Mendoza

Markets Editor · Miami

Equities, ETFs, fixed income, alts. Worked the buy-side before the press box.

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