Platinum Realty / United Real Estate Integrate SunWest Real Estate Advisors in Kansas City

Sun Capital Partners and Sterling Partners Merge West Dermatology and Platinum Dermatology Partners

June 21, 2022

Healthcare Services

Sun Capital Partners (via its West Dermatology portfolio company) and Sterling Partners (via its Platinum Dermatology Partners portfolio company) merged their respective dermatology platforms to form a larger combined organization. The merger created a leading dermatology practice with more than 100 locations across the Southwestern United States and Southern California (170 physicians and 300+ providers reported); terms were not disclosed.

Creative Planning Acquires Sunrise Advisors

June 23, 2020

Wealth Management

Creative Planning, an independent wealth management firm based in Overland Park, Kansas, acquired Sunrise Advisors, a Leawood, Kansas-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $700 million in AUM. The deal brings Sunrise’s advisors and clients into Creative Planning’s platform to expand its Kansas City presence and add wealth management capabilities and talent.

United Real Estate Merges with REAL Dallas Properties & Management

July 30, 2024

Real Estate

United Real Estate announced a merger between its United Real Estate | Dallas office and REAL Dallas Properties & Management, bringing roughly 70 agents into United's Dallas operations and expanding its North Texas presence. The deal transitions REAL Dallas agents to United's transaction-fee model and gives them access to United's offices, marketing, support services and technology.

United Real Estate | Partners Merges with Real Estate Resource Group

November 14, 2024

Real Estate

United Real Estate | Partners, an affiliate of United Real Estate, has merged with Real Estate Resource Group to expand its presence in the Greater New Orleans market. The combined operations now cover three offices (New Orleans, Metairie and Mandeville) and bring nearly 200 agents under the United banner, enhancing agent support, marketing and technology resources.

Platinum Equity Acquires Sunrise Medical from Nordic Capital

October 16, 2024

Medical Devices

Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sunrise Medical Group, a Germany-headquartered global manufacturer and distributor of assistive mobility products, from Nordic Capital. The buyout (expected to close in Q3 2024) positions Platinum to pursue a buy-and-build strategy to expand Sunrise's geographic footprint—particularly in North America—and to accelerate product and operational investments.

Planet Home Lending Acquires Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation's Branches and Origination Staff

June 1, 2023

Financial Services

Planet Home Lending, part of Planet Financial Group, has acquired the assets of Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation, inheriting the majority of its origination staff and more than 20 branch offices. The acquisition expands Planet's retail footprint across the Midwest, Northwest and West Coast and brings additional purchase-focused production and loan officers to Planet's platform.