M&A Deal Summary

Lincoln Investment Acquires The Legend Group

On September 14, 2016, Lincoln Investment acquired financial services company The Legend Group from First Allied Securities

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Lincoln Investment’s 1st transaction in the Financial Services sector.
  • This is Lincoln Investment’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Lincoln Investment’s 1st transaction in Florida.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2016-09-14
Target The Legend Group
Sector Financial Services
Buyer(s) Lincoln Investment
Sellers(s) First Allied Securities
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

The Legend Group

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States
The Legend Group is a provider of investment services by offering investment solutions for retirement, education savings plans, insurance needs, income generation and professional portfolio management.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Lincoln Investment

Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Financial Services
DESCRIPTION

Lincoln Investment is a full-service independent broker-dealer providing investment, wealth and retirement planning services nationwide through a national network of financial advisors. Clients include corporations, school districts, universities, hospitals, other non-profits, and high net worth individuals. Lincoln Investment was founded in 1968 and is based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Financial Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

First Allied Securities

San Diego, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1994
Sector Financial Services
DESCRIPTION

First Allied is a full-service, independent broker/dealer with approximately 1,000 financial advisors in 500 branches located throughout the United States. First Allied consists of several operating subsidiaries, including an independent broker/dealer, registered investment advisor, wealth management platform, insurance services firm and pension services business.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Financial Services M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Florida M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2016 M&A 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-10-31 The Legend Group

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States

The Legend Group is a provider of investment services by offering investment solutions for retirement, education savings plans, insurance needs, income generation and professional portfolio management.

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