Merit acquires veteran Commonwealth advisor with Next-Generation team and plans to accelerate growth in Illinois and Wisconsin

ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Merit Financial Advisors ("Merit"), a Georgia-based financial advisory firm specializing in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families and those navigating life transitions, today announced that veteran financial advisor Tim Brennan and his team have been acquired by Merit, further expanding the firm's presence in the greater Chicago market. Brennan previously operated through a firm affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where he spent nearly 27 years.