Focus Financial Partners

Focus Financial Partners is a partnership that consists of independent, fiduciary wealth management firms within the fragmented registered investment advisor (RIA) industry. The company offers a range of services designed to enhance the capabilities of its partner firms, including mergers and acquisitions expertise, talent management, legal and regulatory support, marketing, and business development. By leveraging its resources and best practices, Focus Financial Partners aids these firms in serving individuals, families, employers, and institutions with comprehensive wealth management solutions. The firm generates revenue primarily through wealth management fees and has a significant presence in the United States, along with operations in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Joshua Bass

Senior Associate

Kevin Casey

Vice President

Leonard Chang

Co-Founder, Senior Managing Director and Head of M&A

Morrell Daniels

Vice President, M&A

Benjamin Do

Senior M&A Associate

Tyler Eidel

Analyst, M&A and Relationship Management

Rajini Kodialam

COO

Vamsi Yadlapati

Managing Director, M&A and Relationship Management

17 past transactions

Luminary

Convertible Note in 2024
Luminary is a technology platform that automates the complex and inefficient estate planning process. The platform can streamline execution complexity and manual workflows, reducing risk, and expanding opportunities for use. The company was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in New York.

Arch

Series A in 2023
Arch manages private investment operations for leading investors and investment advisors, reinventing private portfolio management through a digital solution that replaces traditionally paper based processes.

Provident Financial Management

Acquisition in 2021
Provident Financial Management offers a range of financial services tailored primarily for musicians, entertainers, actors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on delivering comprehensive business and wealth management solutions, including concierge family office services, tax planning, tour and live performance accounting, and royal administration. Through these specialized services, Provident Financial Management helps its clients effectively manage their financial affairs and navigate the complexities of their professional and personal financial needs.

Alley Company

Acquisition in 2021
Alley Company is an independent, registered investment advisor based in Lake Forest, Illinois, specializing in separate account investment management. Founded in 1998, the firm manages proprietary stock and bond portfolios tailored to the needs of select individual and institutional investors. Alley Company focuses on customizing investment portfolios and providing asset allocation advice to a limited number of clients, aiming to help them achieve profitable returns on their investments.

Ullmann Wealth Partners

Acquisition in 2021
Ullmann Wealth Partners provides wealth management services.
Cardinal Point Wealth Management is an independent firm dedicated to meeting the complex financial needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. The company offers a range of wealth management services, including investment management, wealth planning, tax planning and preparation, and private wealth services. By focusing on cross-border financial planning solutions, Cardinal Point aims to simplify the financial lives of its clients, helping them to build and protect their investments while adopting a more efficient approach to wealth management. The firm is committed to providing tailored solutions that address the unique circumstances of affluent clients, ensuring their financial goals are met with precision and care.

Sonora Investment Management

Acquisition in 2021
Sonora Investment Management, LLC is an employee-owned investment advisory firm based in Tucson, Arizona, with an additional office in Phoenix. Established in August 1986, the firm specializes in managing investment portfolios for individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. Sonora focuses on creating client-specific equity and fixed income portfolios, primarily investing in the U.S. public equity and fixed income markets. The firm emphasizes growth stocks and invests in corporate bonds and convertible securities for its fixed income strategies. Utilizing a bottoms-up approach, Sonora employs both fundamental and technical analysis alongside in-house research to guide its investment decisions. Additionally, the firm provides financial planning, estate planning, and retirement advisory services to its clients.

ARS Wealth Advisors

Acquisition in 2021
ARS Wealth Advisors is an employee-owned investment manager based in St. Petersburg, Florida, established in 1997. The firm specializes in providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and other legal entities. It manages tailored equity and fixed income portfolios, investing in global public markets, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. For equity investments, ARS Wealth Advisors focuses on growth and value stocks across small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies, while its fixed income strategy encompasses corporate, government, high-yield, and global bonds. The firm employs fundamental analysis and conducts in-house research to guide its investment decisions. Additionally, it offers tax preparation and planning, trust and estate planning, and insurance review services, aiming to help clients achieve their financial goals while minimizing risk and volatility.

Rollins Financial

Acquisition in 2021
Rollins Financial provides wealth management, fiduciary, tax, retirement, accounting, investment and financial planning services.

Prairie Capital

Acquisition in 2021
Prairie Capital Management Group is a registered investment advisor based in the United States, specializing in investment management solutions for high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services, including investment management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and coordination with third-party service providers. Prairie Capital focuses on delivering risk-adjusted returns over complete market cycles, enabling clients to effectively manage their funds according to their specific needs and goals.

Hill Investment Group

Acquisition in 2021
Hill Investment Group is an evidence-based investment advisory firm located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established in 2005, the firm caters to a select group of clients across the nation. Its services encompass investment planning, educational and behavioral coaching, advanced estate and tax planning, and wealth transfer planning. By focusing on evidence-based strategies, Hill Investment Group aims to provide tailored financial solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients.

Kavar Capital Partners

Corporate Round in 2020
Kavar Capital Partners is a wealth management firm located in Leawood, Kansas. The company specializes in a range of services including wealth accumulation, investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and legacy planning. Kavar Capital Partners also focuses on educational funding strategies, profit sharing, insurance planning, and corporate cash management. By employing a systematic approach to strategize and analyze investments, the firm aims to optimize returns while minimizing risk for its clients.

Kavar Capital Partners

Acquisition in 2020
Kavar Capital Partners is a wealth management firm located in Leawood, Kansas. The company specializes in a range of services including wealth accumulation, investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and legacy planning. Kavar Capital Partners also focuses on educational funding strategies, profit sharing, insurance planning, and corporate cash management. By employing a systematic approach to strategize and analyze investments, the firm aims to optimize returns while minimizing risk for its clients.

SmartAsset

Series C in 2018
SmartAsset is an online platform dedicated to providing consumer-focused financial information and advice. It operates SmartAdvisor, a marketplace designed to connect consumers with financial advisors and products. The platform reaches approximately 75 million users each month through its educational content, personalized calculators, and decision-making tools, all aimed at helping individuals make informed financial choices related to home buying, retirement, and taxes. SmartAsset has gained recognition for its growth and innovation, having been ranked among the fastest-growing private companies and listed among the best financial planning technology companies. With a recent valuation exceeding $1 billion following a significant funding round, SmartAsset continues to enhance its offerings to empower users in their financial journeys.
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