North Carolina-based firm partners with Osaic to accelerate growth and enhance client solutions

Osaic, Inc. (“Osaic”), one of the nation’s largest providers of wealth management strategies, today announced that Du Lac Wealth Services (“Du Lac Wealth”) has joined the firm. The Cary, North Carolina-based advisory team transitioned from LPL Financial and brings approximately $200 million in client assets.

Du Lac Wealth is led by Managing Director James Mertens, CFA, a 20-year industry veteran, alongside Wealth Advisors Garrett Railsback, CFP, and Kerry Goodman, AIF, and Client Experience Manager Jaunt’e Smith. The team serves clients through a relationship-driven approach, with a focus on thoughtful growth and continuity.

“Osaic is a great match for our service first culture and how we grow our practice.,” said Mertens. “Osaic provides key resources to level the M&A playing field while upgrading our day to day client experience.”

A key component of Du Lac Wealth’s strategy is its disciplined acquisition approach, which emphasizes tax-aware portfolio transitions and continuity for clients of retiring advisors. The team prioritizes preserving client relationships and minimizing disruption, helping ensure a seamless experience during ownership transitions.

Du Lac Wealth joins a growing number of firms choosing Osaic for its flexible platform and advisor-centric model, including C&N Wealth Management, The Finance Couple and Gardner Wallace Financial.

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