GeoWealth Acquires First Ascent Asset Management

Apollo Leads $38M Series C in GeoWealth; GeoWealth Acquires TAMP Assets from Freedom Advisors

August 4, 2025

Financial Services

GeoWealth raised $38 million in a Series C round led by Apollo, with participation from BlackRock, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Kayne Anderson (sub-advised by Composition Capital), to accelerate its UMA and public-private model portfolio capabilities. In conjunction with the funding, GeoWealth formed a strategic partnership with Apollo and completed the acquisition of TAMP assets from Freedom Advisors to strengthen its product and operations offering for RIAs.

Savant Wealth Management Acquires Capital Directions

February 22, 2023

Financial Services

Savant Wealth Management has acquired Atlanta-based Capital Directions, a registered investment adviser with approximately $3.3 billion in AUM and about 25 employees. The deal expands Savant's footprint (to 10 states and 26 offices) and strengthens its TAMP and retirement plan services; members of Capital Directions' ownership team will become significant equity owners in Savant.

Anser Advisory Acquires Ascent

September 2, 2020

Engineering Services

Anser Advisory, a portfolio company of RTC Partners, has acquired Ascent, a 30-employee capital program delivery and project management consultancy headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The acquisition expands Anser's capabilities and geographic coverage across healthcare, transportation and education markets and brings Ascent's program controls and finance consulting expertise into Anser's national platform.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires AMP Wealth Management

June 24, 2025

Financial Services

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based wealth management firm, has acquired AMP Wealth Management of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, adding $365 million of assets and expanding Merit's Midwest footprint with a seventh office in Wisconsin. AMP's founder Dr. Jerome Mahalick and his team will join Merit, and AMP's dividend-focused investment strategy will be integrated into Merit's platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires Asset Management Resources, LLC

December 19, 2023

Financial Services

Wealth Enhancement Group, a national independent wealth management firm, has acquired Asset Management Resources, LLC, an independent RIA led by J. Christopher Boyd based in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The acquired team brings approximately $236 million in assets under management and will expand Wealth Enhancement Group's presence in Massachusetts to four offices.

Mission Wealth Acquires Diversified Asset Management (Boulder)

October 1, 2025

Wealth Management

Mission Wealth Management, LP has announced a strategic merger with Diversified Asset Management, Inc., a Boulder, Colorado-based wealth management firm led by Robert J. Pyle and his son Matthew. The deal expands Mission Wealth's presence in Colorado and brings the Pyles into Mission Wealth's national wealth management platform.