Avantax Planning Partners acquires Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners with $1.9B in assets
Lafayette, LA
Summary
Cetera acquired the wealth management business of Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners, a Louisiana firm with about $1.9 billion in client assets, which joins Avantax Planning Partners in Cetera’s RIA model; the affiliated CPA firm Darnall Sikes & Frederick stays independent.
Sources
3| PR Newswire | Cetera Announces Acquisition of Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners · January 22, 2026 |
| | RIA moves: Cetera acquires $1.9B Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners · January 22, 2026 |
| | Cetera Acquires $1.9B Team into RIA Channel · January 22, 2026 |