We cover new RIA launches like Hesmer Wealth Management LLC as well as RIA acquisitions like Covenant Partners LLC and Corient. We also share updates on commitments from Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS), The Virginia Retirement System, and California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). On the search front, we highlight activity from Taunton Contributory Retirement System, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), and El Paso Firemen & Policemen's Pension Fund. We also cover fundraising from pH7 Technologies Inc., Victory Giant Technology Huizhou Co., and Slate Auto — plus a reminder to register for our next Dakota Cocktails event.