Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Acquires The LRW Group

LRS Acquires GHW to Expand into Indianapolis Market

August 6, 2025

Environmental Services

LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems) has acquired Indianapolis-based waste hauler GHW, bringing the local business into LRS's footprint while maintaining GHW's brand and local team during transition. The deal expands LRS's Midwest geographic presence and commercial/industrial service capabilities, providing additional resources and growth opportunities for GHW's customers and employees.

Robertson Stephens Acquires Ratio Wealth Group

August 11, 2024

Financial Services

Robertson Stephens Wealth Management has acquired Ratio Wealth Group, an SEC-registered investment advisor managing over $530 million in advisory assets. The Ratio team joins Robertson Stephens and opens a Denver office, expanding Robertson Stephens’ footprint to 22 locations and bringing its total AUM to about $6.5 billion.

Hub International Acquires Assets of BLS Wealth Management (Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr)

January 4, 2024

Financial Services

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Bienenfeld, Lasek & Starr LLC and BLS Wealth Management, LLC, a Fort Lauderdale-based wealth management and retirement planning firm. The BLS team (including partners Howard Bienenfeld, Carol Lasek and Mitch Starr) will join Hub South Florida, with Starr leading expansion of Hub's Retirement and Private Wealth practice in the region; terms were not disclosed.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires Starfox Financial Services

July 2, 2024

Financial Services

Wealth Enhancement Group, a national independent wealth management firm, has acquired Starfox Financial Services, LLC, an independent RIA based in The Woodlands, Texas that manages approximately $254 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Wealth Enhancement Group's footprint in Texas (its sixth location in the state) and brings Starfox's advisors and clients access to Wealth Enhancement's broader resources and specialist teams.

Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in RWS Global

September 18, 2023

Media & Entertainment

Bluestone Equity Partners made a minority growth equity investment in RWS Global, the world's largest provider of live shows, destinations and immersive experiences. The capital will support RWS Global's continued global expansion and scaling of its creative, production and operational capabilities; Bluestone will take two seats on the company's board.

Mark Walter Acquires Majority Stake in Los Angeles Lakers

October 30, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Billionaire investor Mark Walter has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, following unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors. Jeanie Buss will remain Governor and oversee day-to-day operations as Walter integrates the franchise into his TWG Global sports portfolio to expand its sports and entertainment platform.