Perigon Snags $1.3B ESG-Focused RIA

Core Insights - Perigon Wealth Management has acquired Gitterman Wealth Management and Gitterman Asset Management, increasing its assets under management to approximately $10.6 billion [1][2] Company Overview - Perigon Wealth Management is a registered investment advisor based in San Francisco, managing $9.3 billion in client assets prior to the acquisition [1] - Gitterman Wealth Management and Gitterman Asset Management are based in Edison, New Jersey, managing $1.3 billion in client assets [1][2] Acquisition Details - The acquisition will add Gitterman's assets to Perigon, bringing the total to about $10.6 billion [2] - Gitterman partners Jeffrey Gitterman and Eli Rauch will join Perigon as managing directors [2] Team and Client Focus - The six-person wealth management team at Gitterman serves individual investors and professionals from colleges and universities through specific programs [3] - Gitterman specializes in sustainable investing, focusing on climate adaptation and resilience [4] Strategic Alignment - Gitterman expressed that Perigon's strength in impact investing influenced their decision to join the firm, enhancing their asset management strategy for clients [5] - Perigon's CEO emphasized a growth strategy that aligns with firms and individuals sharing similar values, aiming for thoughtful expansion [6]