Escalent Acquires Mercator Advisory Group

Escalent Acquires Javelin Strategy & Research

January 7, 2020

Data & Analytics

Escalent, a human behavior and data analytics firm based in Livonia, Michigan, acquired Javelin Strategy & Research from Greenwich Associates, closing the transaction on December 30, 2019. The acquisition adds Javelin’s research and advisory capabilities in digital banking, payments, fraud & security and strengthens Escalent’s presence in retail and small business banking.

Escalent Acquires Grail Insights from NewQuest Capital Partners

June 1, 2021

Consulting

Escalent has acquired Grail Insights from NewQuest Capital Partners, combining Grail’s strategic insights capabilities and global offices with Escalent’s advisory and data analytics platform. The acquisition expands Escalent’s ability to integrate primary, secondary, syndicated and internal data streams to deliver end-to-end consulting and implementation services for global brands.

Escalent Acquires C Space and Hall & Partners

April 12, 2023

Data & Analytics

Escalent, a PE-backed data analytics and advisory firm, has acquired C Space (Boston) and Hall & Partners (London) from Omnicom to build a larger global market insights platform. The deal combines complementary customer-insight, community and brand-research capabilities (and proprietary technology) under Escalent — supported by financial sponsor STG — to expand scale and service offerings across major end markets.

Mercator Search Group Acquires Charter Impact

November 7, 2022

Accounting & Tax

Denver-based search fund Mercator Search Group acquired Charter Impact, a California provider of outsourced accounting, payroll and back-office services for charter schools and educational nonprofits. Mercator said it plans to track operational performance more closely, introduce marketing efforts, and expand Charter Impact nationally while preserving the company’s mission-driven culture and team.

Escalent Acquires Rhein Associates to Build Commercial Vehicle Research & Advisory Practice

November 25, 2022

Data & Analytics

Escalent has acquired Rhein Associates and entered a partnership with Work Truck Solutions to create a unified commercial vehicle and fleet research and advisory practice. The deal combines Rhein Associates' North American commercial vehicle forecasting data with Escalent's demand-side Fleet Advisory Hub and Work Truck Solutions' commercial vehicle inventory dataset to deliver a 360-degree data and advisory offering for OEMs, fleets and dealers.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Sanford Advisory Services, LLC

May 4, 2022

Wealth Management

Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. has acquired Sanford Advisory Services, LLC, a Portage, Michigan-based wealth management firm managing approximately $1.1 billion in AUM/A and serving about 1,100 clients. The Sanford team of ten professionals, including founders Todd Sanford, Scott Williams and Brent Kerstetter, will join Mercer as the firm expands its Central U.S. presence.