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Author: Phil Fiore

Here Are Advisor Firms’ Go-To Business Metrics

 

Our CEO Phil Fiore, Jr. CIMA® told Barron’s Advisor which business metrics for advisor firms matter most. He watches net organic growth most closely because it shows both sides of the business. New clients coming in show that business development and marketing are working. Clients staying shows that service is working.

Procyon Expands Northeast Presence with Acquisition of Elite Retirement Consultants, Establishing New Jersey Location

 

Procyon, an independent registered investment advisory firm, has acquired Elite Retirement Consultants, LLC (“ERC”), a wealth management firm based in Sparta, New Jersey. The transaction also brings ERC’s affiliated tax and accounting practice, Dispenziere & Associates, LLC (“D&A”), into the Procyon platform, pairing D&A’s tax expertise with Procyon’s wealth management capabilities.

Building Family Office Capabilities for the Middle Market

 

Wealth Management featured our co-founder and CEO Phil Fiore, Jr., CIMA® in its 2026 Midyear Outlook. He contributed an article on how advisors can build a family office for the middle market. It discusses what advisors need to close the service gap for this underserved group of clients.

How Independence Became Real for 4 Financial Advisors

 

Barron’s featured our co-founder and CEO Phil Fiore, Jr. about his financial advisor independence journey. He discussed what it meant for him and his co-founders to launch Procyon in 2017. A few days before launch, Phil stood in their fully furnished office in Shelton, Connecticut with his family.

ANALYSIS: Is Private Equity Capital Losing Its Charm For Wealth Managers?

Phil shared how both the minority stake model and AI are impacting our firm’s capabilities and growth opportunities.

“We want our talent to perform at the highest levels. In order for them to do that, they need to have proper tools to execute at the speed and quality that they need to. As a firm, our role is to anticipate these needs, equipping our talent with the tools and support them to succeed,” he shared.

How Procyon’s Phil Fiore Built a $9.2 Billion ‘Family Office for Middle America’

 

Phil Fiore, co-founder and CEO of Procyon, built a family office for middle america. He says wealth management firms can’t take a wait-and-see approach to artificial intelligence. He argues firms must start embracing AI now to remain substantive in five to 10 years.

Deals & Recruiting Roundup: Wealth Enhancement, Procyon, NewEdge And More

 

Dynasty Financial Partners network partner firm Procyon Advisors purchases OLV Investment Group, a wealth management firm with about $500 million in assets under management (AUM) and multiple locations in Michigan and Texas. The addition of OLV boosts Procyon’s total AUM to nearly $9 billion and its total headcount to almost 80.

The acquisition, Procyon’s largest to date, expands its physical presence into the Midwest and South, and adds seven advisors and 13 team members. In July, Procyon announced acquired Wooster Corthell Wealth Management, a Glastonbury, Connecticut-based boutique advisory firm managing about $600 million in client assets at the time.

“Our goal has always been to build a firm that delivers comprehensive solutions through a team-based, client-first approach,” said Phil Fiore, CEO of Procyon. “By joining forces with OLV, we are extending the reach of our platform to new regions and clients with evolving financial needs.”

Procyon Adds Bevin Nealon as Vice President, Strengthening Advisory Team in Connecticut

 

Procyon, a nearly $9-billion independent RIA serving private clients and institutions, today announced that Bevin Nealon has joined the firm as Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor, based in Shelton, Connecticut.

Ms. Nealon brings nearly three decades of experience in comprehensive financial planning and retirement strategy. She joins Procyon from Wells Fargo, where she served as First Vice President, and managed more than $100 million for clients. Before that, she spent 15 years at Merrill Lynch. Ms. Nealon began her career in 1996 in operations at Smith Barney, giving her a comprehensive perspective on client service, operations, and investment advisory.

“We’re excited to welcome Bevin to the Procyon team,” said Phil Fiore, CEO of Procyon. “She brings deep experience in holistic financial advice, especially in retirement planning, and her client-centered approach aligns closely with our firm’s mission to provide highly personalized fiduciary advice.”

Ms. Nealon specializes in building customized financial plans that integrate long-term investment strategy with clients’ evolving retirement needs. Her addition supports Procyon’s continued growth and reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its talent base to meet increasing demand for comprehensive wealth management services.

“Joining Procyon is a natural next step for me and my clients,” said Ms. Nealon. “This is a team of professionals who share my values- delivering objective, integrated advice tailored to each client’s unique financial journey.”

Ms. Nealon’s appointment marks the latest in a series of growth milestones for Procyon in 2025. Earlier this year, the firm expanded its national presence through the acquisitions of Wooster Corthell Wealth Management in Massachusetts, and the OLV Investment Group in Michigan. The firm also received a strategic minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital to support ongoing expansion.

“Adding experienced professionals like Bevin is a key part of our strategy,” said Mr. Fiore. “We’re investing in people and partnerships that position Procyon to grow while maintaining the high standards of advice our clients expect.”

Ms. Nealon will be based in Procyon’s Shelton, Conn., office, and serve clients across the Northeast, California and Florida. Her role will focus on deepening client relationships through personalized wealth planning and bespoke portfolio management.

About Procyon

Procyon is a nationally recognized, independent registered investment advisory firm providing fiduciary-focused financial advice to private clients and institutions. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Procyon also operates offices in New York City, Long Island, Maryland, and now Michigan and Texas. The firm manages nearly $9 billion in client assets and offers an integrated service model that spans wealth management, retirement consulting, and employee benefits.

Procyon is a proud partner within the Dynasty Financial Partners Network of independent wealth management firms.

For more information, visit https://procyon.net

Procyon Adds Bevin Nealon as Vice President, Strengthening Advisory Team in Connecticut

 

Seasoned Advisor Brings Nearly 30 Years of Experience in Retirement Strategy and Personalized Wealth Planning

SHELTON, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procyon, a nearly $9-billion independent RIA serving private clients and institutions, today announced that Bevin Nealon has joined the firm as Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor, based in Shelton, Connecticut.

Ms. Nealon brings nearly three decades of experience in comprehensive financial planning and retirement strategy. She joins Procyon from Wells Fargo, where she served as First Vice President, and managed more than $100 million for clients. Before that, she spent 15 years at Merrill Lynch. Ms. Nealon began her career in 1996 in operations at Smith Barney, giving her a comprehensive perspective on client service, operations, and investment advisory.

“We’re excited to welcome Bevin to the Procyon team,” said Phil Fiore, CEO of Procyon. “She brings deep experience in holistic financial advice, especially in retirement planning, and her client-centered approach aligns closely with our firm’s mission to provide highly personalized fiduciary advice.”

Ms. Nealon specializes in building customized financial plans that integrate long-term investment strategy with clients’ evolving retirement needs. Her addition supports Procyon’s continued growth and reflects the firm’s commitment to expanding its talent base to meet increasing demand for comprehensive wealth management services.

“Joining Procyon is a natural next step for me and my clients,” said Ms. Nealon. “This is a team of professionals who share my values- delivering objective, integrated advice tailored to each client’s unique financial journey.”

Ms. Nealon’s appointment marks the latest in a series of growth milestones for Procyon in 2025. Earlier this year, the firm expanded its national presence through the acquisitions of Wooster Corthell Wealth Management in Massachusetts, and the OLV Investment Group in Michigan. The firm also received a strategic minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital to support ongoing expansion.

“Adding experienced professionals like Bevin is a key part of our strategy,” said Mr. Fiore. “We’re investing in people and partnerships that position Procyon to grow while maintaining the high standards of advice our clients expect.”

Ms. Nealon will be based in Procyon’s Shelton, Conn., office, and serve clients across the Northeast, California and Florida. Her role will focus on deepening client relationships through personalized wealth planning and bespoke portfolio management.

About Procyon

Procyon is a nationally recognized, independent registered investment advisory firm providing fiduciary-focused financial advice to private clients and institutions. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, Procyon also operates offices in New York City, Long Island, Maryland, and now Michigan and Texas. The firm manages nearly $9 billion in client assets and offers an integrated service model that spans wealth management, retirement consulting, and employee benefits.

Procyon is a proud partner within the Dynasty Financial Partners Network of independent wealth management firms.

For more information, visit https://procyon.net

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CT investment advisory firm makes $500M acquisition

 

Shelton registered investment advisory firm Procyon Partners has acquired a Michigan-based wealth management firm, OLV Investment Group, with $500 million in client assets. OLV Investment Group maintains headquarters in Flint, Michigan, and locations in Livonia, Rochester and Saginaw, Michigan and Frisco, Texas.

Procyon Buys $500 Million Firm With Offices In Michigan And Texas

 

ynasty Financial Partners network partner firm Procyon Advisors announced Monday that it acquired OLV Investment Group, a wealth management firm with about $500 million in assets under management (AUM) and multiple locations in Michigan and Texas.

The acquisition, Procyon’s largest to date, expands its physical presence into the Midwest and South, and adds seven advisors and 13 team members, it said.

The addition of OLV boosts Procyon’s total AUM to nearly $9 billion and its total headcount to almost 80, Procyon said.

“Our goal has always been to build a firm that delivers comprehensive solutions through a team-based, client-first approach,” Phil Fiore, CEO of Procyon, said in a news release. “By joining forces with OLV, we are extending the reach of our platform to new regions and clients with evolving financial needs.”

He added, “This is about applying what we’ve built to serve a wider audience, without ever losing the personal touch that defines us.”

For individual investors and families, Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, tax strategy, estate planning coordination and business-owner advisory services, it said. On the institutional front, Procyon said it helps companies design and manage retirement and health plans while educating plan participants.

OLV emphasizes planning, transparency and education, according to Procyon.

“We’re proud of the business we’ve built and the trust we’ve earned from clients over the years,” Tim Tenneriello, CEO of OLV Group, said in the news release. “In Procyon, we’ve found a partner that shares our values and enhances our ability to grow alongside our clients.”

In July, Procyon announced that it acquired Wooster Corthell Wealth Management, a Glastonbury, Connecticut-based boutique advisory firm managing about $600 million in client assets at the time. That deal boosted Procyon’s AUM to about $8 billion at the time.