Focus Partners Wealth ("Focus") traces its roots to 1986, evolving through a series of transformative milestones that have shaped its position as one of the largest fiduciary wealth management businesses in the country. Following the establishment of Focus Financial Partners in 2004, the firm grew through a disciplined cadence of acquisitions, partnering with independent wealth management firms at a time when the RIA industry remained highly fragmented and focused on local brands rather than capabilities and capacity. Key acquisitions, including Buckingham Strategic Wealth in 2007 and The Colony Group in 2011, strengthened the firm's talent base and enhanced its ability to serve high net worth and ultra high net worth clients. In 2018, Focus completed its initial public offering, becoming the first publicly traded RIA business and further diversifying its acquisition engine. In 2023, the firm was taken private, providing greater flexibility to invest in next-generation incentive structures, deeper client capabilities, and enhanced back-office support through scale and integration. In 2024, Buckingham Strategic Wealth and The Colony Group formally merged to establish Focus Partners Wealth, which was rebranded under that name in January 2025. Today, Focus Partners Wealth differentiates itself through integrated capabilities, organic growth initiatives, and an M&A approach that prioritizes culture and quality over volume. The firm is uniquely positioned to out-local national firms and out-national local boutiques, delivering personalized, high-impact outcomes for clients while offering advisors and team members the opportunity for lucrative, fulfilling careers.