Merit Financial Advisors Partners with Viren and Associates to Expand Presence in the Pacific Northwest | PR Newswire [Video]

Growing RIA adds more than $542 million in total assets

, /PRNewswire/ — Merit Financial Advisors (“Merit”), a Georgia-based financial advisory firm that specializes in financial planning and wealth management solutions for high-net-worth individuals and families and those navigating life transitions, announced today it has acquired Viren and Associates, Inc. (“Viren”). The firm, based in Spokane, Washington, will expand Merit’s existing presence in the region and increase assets by more than $542 million.

Founded by Paul and Beth Viren as a financial planning firm, Viren also specializes in retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and group employee benefits. Paul, a Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter, and Accredited Estate Planner, has 30 years of experience. Viren’s team of two additional financial planners and client support professionals will also join Merit.

“Merit’s commitment to excellence and providing world-class service to its clients is highly appealing and fully aligns with the brand that Viren has successfully built over the …