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Ex-UBS Team Creates $3.6B RIA With Elevation Point Backing

| In the News | Ex-UBS Team Creates $3.6B RIA With Elevation Point Backing
Cleros Wealth Partners’ founders discuss their UBS breakaway, the flexibility of independence, and their selection of Elevation Point and Goldman Sachs.
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WEALTHMANAGEMENT | NOVEMBER 4, 2026 | BY DIANA BRITTON

WealthManagement covers the launch of Cleros Wealth Partners, a Fort Worth RIA formed by a UBS team overseeing $3.61B in client assets. Elevation Point took a minority stake in the firm.

Founding partners Kyle Kight, Alex Armstrong, and Jamie Packer explain how independence offers greater flexibility in investments, technology, and client service. The team selected Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions as its custodian.

The team’s decision centered on building a business around its clients’ needs, with the flexibility to select its own partners and capabilities.
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The founders also discuss the importance of research, asset management, and technology in their custody decision.

Advisors comparing their own options can explore Diamond Consultants’ H1 2026 Wirehouse Advisor Transition Report for broader context on advisor movement and affiliation choices.

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