Sanctuary Wealth, a platform built to give elite financial advisors greater freedom, flexibility, and control, has expanded its network with the addition of Bryan Blackburn, CFP. Blackburn joins through Enterprise Partner Firm Alluvial Private Wealth, headquartered in Marion, Ohio, marking another milestone in the firm’s strategic growth journey.
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An experienced independent wealth advisor, Blackburn previously managed more than $190 million in client assets at Carnegie Investment Counsel. He now joins Alluvial as Vice President, Wealth Advisor, and co-owner of the firm’s Cleveland business. His move strengthens Alluvial’s regional presence and underscores Sanctuary’s continued focus on helping advisors scale while maintaining independence.
Founded by Lars Olson, CFP, Alluvial Private Wealth launched with Sanctuary in January 2021 after Olson transitioned from Merrill Lynch with a $435 million book of business. With the addition of Blackburn’s practice, Alluvial now oversees more than $1.2 billion in total client assets across its Marion and Cleveland locations, reflecting rapid and deliberate expansion.
Olson described Blackburn’s addition as a key step in Alluvial’s long-term growth strategy. He noted that the firm aims to bring at least one successful practice into the organization each year and sees Blackburn’s established Ohio-based business as a natural cultural and strategic fit. Olson also credited Sanctuary’s Enterprise Partner Program for providing the operational guidance and support needed to complete the transaction while allowing him to continue running his business without disruption.
Sanctuary’s Enterprise Partner Program is designed to accelerate inorganic growth for its partner firms by offering hands-on financial, operational, and strategic support. Olson was among the first advisors to earn Enterprise Partner accreditation and has continued to expand Alluvial through acquisitions and partnerships under the program.
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For Blackburn, the transition was driven by alignment in both philosophy and execution. He said that from his first introduction to Olson and the Alluvial team, the cultural fit and shared approach to investment management were clear. Both firms emphasize holistic financial planning and helping clients make confident, informed decisions rather than reactive ones. With access to expanded resources such as comprehensive tax services and multi-generational wealth transfer capabilities, Blackburn believes he is now better positioned to deepen relationships with existing clients while attracting new ones.
Blackburn brings nearly two decades of financial services experience to Alluvial, having previously worked with Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo before establishing his independent practice. His approach centers on tailoring wealth management strategies to the specific needs of individuals, families, and institutions, supported by a deep understanding of markets and the financial planning process.
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Vince Fertitta, President of Sanctuary Wealth, highlighted the broader industry opportunity driving these partnerships. He noted that many Sanctuary partner firms are intentionally building enterprises designed to thrive over the next decade and that the Enterprise Partner Program was created to support this ambition with both capital and expertise. Fertitta added that Blackburn’s track record of success made him a natural fit for Alluvial and the Sanctuary ecosystem.
Sanctuary CEO Adam Malamed echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that with Sanctuary’s partnered-independence model and Olson’s continued use of the Enterprise Partner Program, Alluvial is well positioned to build a durable, scalable wealth management enterprise for the future.
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