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Journey Strategic Wealth
Acquired by Hightower · March 2026
Hybrid RIA, Summit, New Jersey with offices in California and Virginia, affiliated with broker-dealer Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments; led by President & Co-Founder Penny Phillips, 24 professionals including 16 advisors. Acquired by Hightower Advisors (folded into Hightower Signature Wealth), announced March 2026, expected to close end of March 2026.
- Website
- journeysw.com
- Regulator record
- JOURNEY STRATEGIC WEALTH LLC (SEC)
Arrivals and departures are counted separately, not netted.
Monthly arrivals by origin category
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Arrivals came from
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No recorded arrivals in 2026.
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Arrivals 0
Teams joining Journey Strategic Wealth in 2026. Open a team for its source record.
No recorded arrivals in 2026.
Departures 1
Teams leaving Journey Strategic Wealth in 2026.
| Date | Pattern | Team / advisor(s) | To | Reported assets | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4 | Acquisition | Journey Strategic WealthSummit, NJ | HightowerRIA | $5.0B | Press Release |
Data through October 31, 2026. See the methodology for how transactions, assets and sources are defined.