Long-time Kestra ecosystem firm SilverStar Wealth Management combines with existing Bluespring partner LifeBridge Financial Group, strengthening Texas-based presence

Bluespring Wealth Partners (Bluespring), a leading acquirer of independent RIAs and hybrid wealth management firms, today announced the acquisition of existing Kestra Financial firm SilverStar Wealth Management (SilverStar), along with its subsequent merger into existing Bluespring firm, LifeBridge Financial Group (LifeBridge). As combined teams, investment advisor professionals with SilverStar and LifeBridge will now oversee $1.4 billion in AUM.

LifeBridge is a premier Houston-based wealth management firm with Managing Director Michael Rudelson and Lead Financial Advisors Selena Krampota and Grayson Palmer at the helm. The team is known for offering client-centric services to individuals and institutions. Based in Cypress, Texas, and led by President and Lead Principal Tim Hudson, SilverStar is an advanced wealth management firm tailored to business owners, professionals, and those dedicated to achieving financial success. The two teams share aligned values and a commitment to providing tailored wealth management solutions for their clients. Both firms will continue managing their respective teams and look forward to working together to strengthen their collective operations.

Both firms believe clients of the combined SilverStar and LifeBridge will benefit from added depth and resources, including expanded wealth management capabilities, greater service accessibility, and enhanced continuity of care, which are supported by the strength and scale of Bluespring Wealth Partners and Kestra Financial. The merger will provide the opportunity to expand both firms’ growth goals and ensure that planning and care for clients can continue seamlessly without disruption, while providing more support and resources to best serve their clients overall.

“We are excited about our future with LifeBridge and the expanded opportunities it will open up for our clients,” said Tim Hudson, President and Lead Principal of SilverStar. “This merger simply enhances our ability to remain fully dedicated to our mission – helping our clients grow, protect, and distribute their wealth with purpose.”

“SilverStar’s dedication to empowering clients to live purposeful, fulfilling lives makes them an ideal partner for us,” said Michael Rudelson, Managing Director at LifeBridge. “We look forward to welcoming the team and continuing to uphold our shared vision of client-first, purpose-driven wealth management.”

"We’re pleased to support SilverStar and LifeBridge on their shared journey," said Pradeep Jayaraman, President of Bluespring Wealth Partners. “Both firms have been strong, successful partners within the Kestra ecosystem, and Bluespring is proud to further enable their combined success.”

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). Silverstar Wealth Management, LifeBridge Financial Group, Bluespring Wealth Partners, LLC, Kestra IS and Kestra AS are affiliated through common ownership by Kestra Holdings. Investor Disclosures: www.kestrafinancial.com/disclosures

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