WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AMG Wealth Partners, LP, a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG), today announced the completion of its investment in myCIO Wealth Partners, LLC (“myCIO”).
Based in Philadelphia, myCIO is a Comprehensive, Independent and Objective (CIO) financial advisory firm founded in 2005. Senior partners David Lees, James Biles and Paul Bracaglia lead a team of over 30 professionals providing comprehensive and integrated advice regarding financial, tax and estate planning, asset allocation and investment management to corporate executives, families, endowments, trusts and retirement plans. myCIO offers tailored portfolios and strategies designed to meet clients’ overall financial objectives while seeking to minimize taxes and market risk.
As part of the transaction, myCIO’s senior professionals have agreed to long-term commitments with the firm. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About AMG Wealth Partners
AMG Wealth Partners is a subsidiary of Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG), a global asset management company with equity investments in leading boutique investment management firms. As of June 30, 2015, AMG’s aggregate assets under management were approximately $650 billion, pro forma for the investment in myCIO, in more than 500 investment products across a broad range of investment styles, asset classes and distribution channels. AMG’s strategy is to generate growth through the internal growth of existing Affiliates, as well as through investments in new Affiliates. In addition, AMG provides centralized assistance to its Affiliates in strategic matters, marketing, distribution, product development and operations.
AMG Wealth Partners employs the essential elements of AMG’s proven partnership model, with an approach tailored to meet the unique attributes and needs of independent wealth advisory firms. The firm seeks permanent partnerships with the most highly regarded wealth management firms and provides capital, strategic guidance and infrastructure capabilities to help them grow, scale their businesses and better serve their clients.
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