$1B BFG Snags Commonwealth Duo, Opens N.C. Office

Published on January 12, 2026

BFG Financial of Kestra has brought on a $150 million advisor duo seeking a succession plan; separately, Raymond James recruited a former Commonwealth team overseeing $420 million.

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