Wealth Partners Capital Group and HGGC Invest in Merit Financial Group
December 31, 2020
Merit Financial Group, a hybrid RIA based in Alpharetta, Georgia, received a strategic growth investment from Wealth Partners Capital Group (WPCG) and a group of supporting investors led by private equity firm HGGC. The capital and partnership will support Merit's organic growth and accelerate its M&A strategy to expand its national footprint and advisor partnerships; Merit's management entered into long-term employment agreements and the deal closed December 31, 2020.
- Buyers
- Wealth Partners Capital Group, LLC, HGGC
- Targets
- Merit Financial Group, LLC
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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