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Carlyle takes minority stake in $52B Prime Capital Financial

Prime Capital Financial says 170 advisors hold equity and manage 95% of assets; Abry Partners exited in the recapitalization.

Carlyle has taken a minority stake in Prime Capital Financial, a $52 billion firm, according to our reporting.

The recapitalization marks the exit of prior backer Abry Partners, according to Prime Capital Financial.

The advisor-ownership structure remains intact, with equity held by 170 advisors who manage 95% of the firm's assets, according to Prime Capital Financial.

Reported by The Advisor's Note desk from Wealth Advisor Daily. Published . Corrections

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