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Avantax Inc. acquires SEP Financial Services from veteran independent financial advisor Stephen E. Plain

PRIVATESep 26, 2024

Acquiring Company

Avantax

Acquired Company

SEP Financial Services

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Description

Avantax Inc., a leader in tax-focused financial planning and wealth management, has successfully acquired SEP Financial Services from veteran independent financial advisor Stephen E. Plain. This acquisition reinforces Avantax’s commitment to providing comprehensive tax-intelligent wealth management solutions and expands its client base with the addition of the long-standing practice of veteran advisor, Stephen E. Plain.

Quick answer

Avantax is acquiring SEP Financial Services, announced September 26, 2024. Avantax is based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

How much did Avantax pay for SEP Financial Services?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Avantax do?
Avantax, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVTA) delivers tax-focused financial planning and wealth management solutions for Financial Professionals, tax professionals and CPA firms, supporting our goal of minimizing clients’ tax burdens..
Where are Avantax and SEP Financial Services based?
Avantax is based in Dallas, Texas, United States. SEP Financial Services is based in Balochistan, Pakistan.

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Company Information

Company

Avantax

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

Avantax, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVTA) delivers tax-focused financial planning and wealth management solutions for Financial Professionals, tax professionals and CPA firms, supporting our goal of minimizing clients’ tax burdens through comprehensive tax-focused financial planning. We have two distinct, but related, models within our business: the independent Financial Professional model and the employee-based model. We refer to our independent Financial Professional model as Avantax Wealth Management®. Avantax Wealth Management offers services through its registered broker-dealer, registered investment advisor (RIA), and insurance agency subsidiaries and is a leading U.S. tax-focused independent broker-dealer that works with a nationwide network of Financial Professionals operating as independent contractors. We refer to our employee-based model as Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Avantax Planning Partners offers services through its RIA and insurance agency by partnering with CPA firms to provide their consumer and small-business clients with holistic financial planning and advisory services. Collectively, we had $83.8 billion in total client assets as of June 30, 2023. For additional information, please visit us at www.avantax.com. You can also find us on LinkedIn.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired SEP Financial Services?

SEP Financial Services was acquired by Avantax, based in Dallas. The deal was reported on September 26, 2024. Avantax, Inc. Avantax is privately held and operates in Financial Services.

When did Avantax acquire SEP Financial Services?

Avantax's acquisition of SEP Financial Services was reported on September 26, 2024. Avantax Inc., a leader in tax-focused financial planning and wealth management, has successfully acquired SEP Financial Services from veteran independent financial advisor Stephen E. Plain. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does SEP Financial Services do?

SEP Financial Services was founded by veteran independent financial advisor Stephen E. Plain and provided financial planning and advisory services. Therefore, September Financial Services became affiliated with Avantax for 25 years. It is privately held, operating in Financial Services, and is based in Balochistan.

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