At a glance
- Bronfman, who spent five years on Focus Financial Partners' M&A and relationship management team, will lead AWP's M&A and investment activity, support partner firms on deals and recruiting, and manage the associate team.
- AWP has made two investments so far: a March 2026 stake in Houston-based RIA Advisors, which oversees $1.6 billion, and a May 2026 minority investment in Brooklyn Fi.
- For founders considering AWP as a partner, deals and recruiting support will now be run by a former Focus M&A executive.
Accelerated Wealth Partners hired former Focus Financial Partners executive Josh Bronfman as managing director of M&A and investments, InvestmentNews reported on Oct. 28. The hire follows a $200 million capital commitment from J.C. Flowers & Co.
Bronfman, who spent five years on Focus Financial Partners' M&A and relationship management team, will lead AWP's M&A and investment activity, support partner firms on deals and recruiting, and manage the associate team.
AWP has made two investments so far: a March 2026 stake in Houston-based RIA Advisors, which oversees $1.6 billion, and a May 2026 minority investment in Brooklyn Fi.
For founders considering AWP as a partner, deals and recruiting support will now be run by a former Focus M&A executive. Wealth management M&A rose 18% in 2025 and has risen a further 18% to 24% so far in 2026, according to DeVoe & Company.
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