Apr 26, 2023

Allworth adds $506M McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners of Lawrence, Kansas

Partnership announcement between Allworth financial and mcdaniel knutson financial partners

With its 4th acquisition announcement of 2023, and 28th in five years, fast-growing Allworth Financial defies cooling industry M&A trend, shows no sign of slowing down

With the completion of its 28th partnership in five years, award-winning Allworth Financial, the 9th fastest growing RIA in America6, has announced the purchase of $506M McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners of Lawrence, Kansas. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“As a close-knit, client-centric advisory firm, we knew what we wanted from a partner,” said McDaniel Knutson President Peter Knutson. “We were very clear that any agreement we entered into would have to both enhance the professional opportunities for our team members and increase the service offerings for our clients, and that is precisely what Allworth Financial delivered.”

“To partner with a national firm that emphasizes community service was important to us,” said McDaniel Knutson CEO Victoria Bogner. “Allworth cares about their partners, clients, the community, and their associates every bit as much as we do, and so this is a major step forward in the realization of the vision we have long had for McDaniel Knutson.”

“The team approach and the dedication to their clients and staff is what most impressed us about the leadership of McDaniel Knutson,” said Allworth Co-CEO and Co-founder, Scott Hanson. “These are precisely the kind of professionals we are seeking to help us in our quest to continue to build Allworth, and so my Co-founder, Pat McClain, and myself, are excited to welcome all fourteen team members of McDaniel Knutson to the firm.”


About Allworth Financial

With its direct and educational approach to advising, award-winning Allworth Financial is a full-service independent financial advisory firm that specializes in retirement planning, investment advising, tax planning & preparation, estate planning, and 401(k) management. Allworth delivers short- and long-term investment and financial planning solutions and guidance to help clients achieve their goals and strategically prepare for retirement.