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Webinar Recap: FA Magazine – Smart Growth: Proven Strategies for RIAs in a Margin Squeezed World
In today’s margin-conscious environment, financial advisors are under pressure to grow smarter, not just bigger. This webinar, featuring leaders from Merit Financial Advisors and FMG, explored actionable strategies to scale…
Read MoreJune 2025 Market Update
In this June market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, reflects on a strong market rally fueled by individual investor optimism, solid corporate earnings, and continued enthusiasm around AI.…
Read MoreMerit Financial Advisors Expands Pacific Northwest Presence Through Partnership with Olympic Wealth Management
ATLANTA — June 17, 2025 — Merit Financial Advisors (“Merit”), a Georgia-based financial advisory firm that specializes in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families and…
Read MoreMay 2025 Market Update
In this May market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, discusses how ongoing tariff tensions and a growing federal deficit are weighing on markets and shaping fiscal conversations. With…
Read MoreWhat Families with Unique Dynamics Need to Know About Financial Planning
By Kat Grier, CFP®, CPA, Wealth Manager, Merit Financial Advisors If you’re one of the many millions of Americans who consider themselves part of a unique family dynamic, you’re not…
Read MoreQ&A – Maximizing Your Firm’s Value: Preparing for Succession, Sale, or Transition
Following our webinar on maximizing firm value through succession, sale, or transition, attendees had insightful questions about when and how to start preparing. The most common theme? Start early—ideally 5–10…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Maximizing Your Firm’s Value: How Financial Advisors Can Prepare for Succession, Sale, or Transition
At Merit, we believe financial advisors deserve more than a successful business—they deserve a legacy. Whether you’re considering succession, planning a sale, or simply preparing for the next chapter, knowing…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: A Journey Through Change – Financial Considerations for Federal Employees
In our recent webinar, Merit Financial Advisors’ Kat Grier, CFP®, CPA, and David Elder, CFP®, CEPA, guided federal employees through the financial transitions that can follow a Reduction in Force…
Read MoreENRICH 2025 Recap
A Celebration of Connection, Culture, and Continued Growth From April 15–17, the Merit Financial Advisors team came together with valued partners, advisors, and industry leaders at the Omni Hotel at…
Read MoreApril 2025 Market Update
In this April market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, examines recent market volatility stemming from evolving U.S. tariff policies. He discusses the potential implications for inflation, interest rates,…
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