Palm Beach Gardens, FL — September 12, 2025 — Gladstone Wealth Partners, one of the nation’s foremost independent wealth management firms, today announced a strategic partnership with Elite Consulting Partners, the premier consulting and advisor recruitment firm in the financial services industry. This collaboration underscores Gladstone’s leadership in the independent advisory space and its commitment to empowering partner offices to scale their businesses through enhanced recruiting and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) support.
Through this partnership, Elite Consulting Partners will provide Gladstone’s nationwide network of partner offices with direct access to its industry-leading recruiting and M&A consulting services. These resources will enable Gladstone advisors to expand their teams, identify strategic acquisition opportunities, and strengthen succession planning—all designed to enhance enterprise value and deliver an elevated client experience.
“Gladstone Wealth Partners was founded on the principle of providing advisors with the tools and resources they need to thrive,” said Kris Bonocore, nationally recognized industry leader and President of Gladstone Wealth Partners. “By partnering with Elite Consulting Partners, we are reinforcing our position as an industry leader. Together, we are equipping our advisors with best-in-class recruiting and M&A expertise that will accelerate growth, create new business opportunities, and allow our advisors to better serve their clients in today’s highly competitive marketplace.”
For Elite Consulting Partners, the collaboration reflects its strategy of forming deep relationships with select firms that share its vision for advisor success.
“Our partnership with Gladstone Wealth Partners is a perfect example of how Elite works with forward-thinking firms to drive meaningful growth for their advisors,” said Frank LaRosa, Founder & CEO of Elite Consulting Partners. “Gladstone’s commitment to empowering partner offices aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver recruiting and M&A strategies that unlock advisor potential and create long-term enterprise value. Together, we are not just supporting growth—we are setting the standard for how advisors can build a legacy in today’s wealth management landscape.”
This partnership reinforces both firms’ shared commitment to innovation, scale, and advisor advocacy. Together, Gladstone Wealth Partners and Elite Consulting Partners will provide a powerful platform to help financial advisors achieve their business goals, expand their practices with confidence, and define the future of independent wealth management.
About Gladstone Wealth Partners
Gladstone Wealth Partners is a leading independent wealth management firm that provides financial advisors with the infrastructure, technology, and resources necessary to deliver exceptional client service while maintaining full ownership of their practices. With a rapidly growing nationwide network, Gladstone empowers advisors to achieve autonomy, scale, and innovation, reinforcing its reputation as one of the most respected leaders in the industry.
About Elite Consulting Partners
Elite Consulting Partners is a premier consulting and advisor recruitment firm dedicated to guiding financial advisors and firms through transitions, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. With a proven track record of success, Elite delivers solutions designed to enhance advisor independence, profitability, and client service.
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