Deals & Moves: United Capital Snags $240M Kansas-Based RIA

Group 1: United Capital Acquisition - United Capital Financial Advisors, a subsidiary of Creative Planning, has acquired Groebl Brothers, a wealth manager with $240 million in assets [2][3] - Groebl Brothers was founded by Joe Groebl and Tim Groebl, who previously worked with LPL Financial and Triad Advisors before establishing their own firm [3][4] - Joe Groebl emphasizes the importance of fiduciary responsibility in financial advising, aiming for this model to become the industry standard [4] Group 2: Maridea Expansion - Maridea Wealth Management has launched a tax and business services division through the acquisition of Hyperion Accounting Group [5][6] - Hyperion Accounting, led by David Papotta, will provide tax preparation, planning, bookkeeping, and outsourced CFO services [6] - The acquisition aligns with Maridea's goal of offering integrated financial services to clients [7] Group 3: Wealth Enhancement Acquisition - Wealth Enhancement has announced the acquisition of Dent Wealth Advisors, marking its first office in Louisiana [8][9] - Dent Wealth Advisors, founded in 1997, manages over $340 million in client assets and offers financial planning and investment management services [9]