Bluespring Wealth Partners Welcomes Front Porch Financial in Merger with U.S. Financial Services to Create $1.7B Firm

The Cranford, New Jersey-based firm will leverage Bluespring’s full suite of resources to deliver exceptional service to clients

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bluespring Wealth Partners (Bluespring), a leading acquirer of RIAs and wealth management firms, today announced that Kestra Financial-affiliated firm Front Porch Financial (Front Porch), has joined existing Bluespring partner firm U.S. Financial Services (U.S. Financial). With four other locations across the north and southeastern United States, this marks U.S. Financial’s fifth office location. This latest partnership and merger reflect Bluespring’s ongoing commitment to supporting the growth of its partner firms as they focus on ensuring exceptional service for clients nationwide.

Founded by Elizabeth Blanchard, RICP^®, Front Porch has served as a trusted resource for clients for decades. With more than 30 years of experience, Blanchard began her financial career as a bank teller and corporate banking professional in New York. Serving as a branch manager and advisor, Blanchard built a reputation for her natural ability to guide clients through life’s financial challenges. Her commitment to empowering women in transition and guiding individuals through every stage of life underscores her dedication to advancing financial literacy and supporting underserved communities.

As Blanchard transitions her practice into U.S. Financial, she emphasizes the importance of continuity and shared expertise. “Putting clients first is always my priority, and this partnership lets me do that on an even greater scale,” said Blanchard. “By working with Bluespring and U.S. Financial to put a succession plan in place, I can ensure long-term support for my clients. Joining the Bluespring Community also gives them access to a broader team and resources while preserving the personal touch they value.”

This announcement follows a strong 2025 for Bluespring, with 9 deals closed for the year totaling more than $6 Billion in AUM. This year, Bluespring Wealth Partners continues to expand its network by partnering with firms that share its vision for advisor empowerment and client success.

“We are thrilled to welcome Front Porch Financial to Bluespring through U.S. Financial,” said Josh Bartholomew, Head of Business Development at Bluespring Wealth Partners. “Elizabeth’s commitment to financial education and personalized service aligns perfectly with our mission to power the financial success of advisors and their clients. For Bluespring, this partnership strengthens our community of partner firms and for Front Porch, clients will continue to benefit from the collaborative, forward-thinking approach to wealth management that they’ve come to experience via the Kestra ecosystem.”

About Bluespring Wealth Partners, LLC
Through a highly customized and people-centric approach, Bluespring is dedicated to the acquisition and support of quality wealth management firms. In partnering with experienced wealth advisors and their teams, Bluespring looks to perpetuate and enhance the value that they bring their clients, providing continuity and new opportunities in the process. Bluespring was established with the express purpose of helping entrepreneurs take their business to the next level of growth through successor training and incentivization, consulting and operational resources, flexible ownership arrangements, and institutional capital support. By focusing on partnership as the driver of success, Bluespring empowers wealth management firm owners to elevate their business without sacrificing their entrepreneurial spirit, founding principles, and long-term vision.

Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC (Kestra IS). Investment advisory services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS). Signature Wealth, Bluespring Wealth Partners, LLC, Kestra IS and Kestra AS are affiliated through common ownership by Kestra Holdings.

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