Evans & Partners merger with Dixon Advisory
Evans and Partners and Dixon Advisory are to merge.
The two companies announced their intention stating a heads of agreement had been entered into to form Evans Dixon.
The announcement said their existing businesses, Evans & Partners, Dixon Advisory and Walsh & Company, would retain their identities under the merged group.
Evans & Partners executive chair, David Evans, said: "Evans Dixon will see two powerful wealth management brands working together to deliver Australian headquartered but global-facing, innovative and client‐focused advisory services".
"This isn't about capturing synergies -- it's about unlocking opportunities," he said.
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