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flag BFG Financial acquires $150M advisor team from Commonwealth, expanding into North Carolina.

flag BFG Financial, a Baltimore wealth firm, has acquired a $150 million advisor team from Commonwealth Financial Network, expanding into North Carolina and marking its first such move. flag The duo, Chip Roe and Jason Harmon, are returning to Kestra-affiliated firms under BFG’s banner, driven by Roe’s need for a succession plan. flag BFG aims to grow through strategic acquisitions every 12 to 24 months, prioritizing cultural fit and financial strength. flag Meanwhile, Raymond James hired a former Commonwealth team managing $420 million. flag In separate news, Hightower Advisors named Bob Lavigne as chief compliance officer, a newly created role, as part of its leadership expansion. flag The WealthStack Podcast’s 2026 outlook highlights AI’s growing role in advisory workflows, with agentic AI and AI operating systems emerging as key trends, though fragmented data and cybersecurity threats remain challenges.

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