Evolution Research Group Acquires Richmond Behavioral Associates

Evolution Research Group Acquires Finger Lakes Clinical Research

April 1, 2019

Healthcare Services

Evolution Research Group (ERG), a PE-backed operator of clinical research sites, has acquired Finger Lakes Clinical Research (FLCR), a Rochester, New York-based clinical trial site specializing in central nervous system (CNS) studies for pediatric and adult populations. The add-on expands ERG’s geographic footprint and neuroscience capabilities, enhancing its service offerings to pharmaceutical companies and CROs.

Ephicacy Consulting Group Acquires Advance Research Associates

May 2, 2024

Healthcare Services

Ephicacy Consulting Group, a biometrics CRO based in Iselin, New Jersey, has acquired Advance Research Associates (ARA), a biostatistics and data management provider based in Santa Clara, California. The add-on expands Ephicacy’s clinical analytics capabilities—particularly in biostatistics and data management—to better serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients; terms were not disclosed.

Evolve Capital-Led Investment in Global Behavior Education Alliance (GBE)

September 22, 2022

Healthcare Services

Evolve Capital led a growth investment into Global Behavior Education Alliance, Inc. (GBE), joined by Patriot Capital, IBC Funds, Mickey Atkins and GBE founder Dr. Tonia Ryan. GBE is an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider operating five clinics across Tennessee; the investors will support the company’s continued growth and expansion of services and footprint while Dr. Ryan and Mickey Atkins remain in senior leadership roles.

Evestia Clinical Merges with Atlantic Research Group

July 15, 2025

Healthcare Services

Kester Capital-backed Evestia Clinical has merged with US-based Atlantic Research Group (ARG) to create a larger independent specialist CRO with dual headquarters in Letchworth, UK and Charlottesville, VA. The combination expands Evestia's US footprint and adds neurology and late-stage clinical trial capabilities while broadening therapeutic expertise across oncology, rare diseases, immunology and inflammation.

Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires Adirondack Retirement Specialists, Inc.

November 16, 2023

Financial Services

Wealth Enhancement Group acquired Adirondack Retirement Specialists, Inc., a hybrid RIA based in Queensbury, New York, bringing a team of two advisors and three support staff and approximately $272 million in client assets. The deal expands Wealth Enhancement Group's presence in the Northeast and adds retirement-focused advisory capabilities to its national wealth management platform.

HUB International Acquires Assets of Renaissance Benefit Advisors Group, LLC

November 6, 2023

Financial Services

Hub International Limited has acquired the assets of Renaissance Benefit Advisors Group, LLC, a retirement plan consulting and institutional investment advisory firm. The RBA founder Ellen Lander and her team will join Hub Mid-Atlantic as Hub expands its retirement consulting capabilities and presence in the Northeast.