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Mercer Advisors Acquires Starks Financial Group, Inc.

July 6, 2022

Financial Services

Mercer Global Advisors (Mercer Advisors), a Denver-based national RIA majority owned by Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital, has acquired Starks Financial Group, a women-founded financial planning and wealth management firm in Asheville, North Carolina with approximately $250 million AUM. The deal expands Mercer’s Southeast presence, adds talent and client relationships, and provides a succession path for Starks’ founders.

Surya Acquires RST Brands

December 13, 2023

Consumer Products

Global home-furnishings company Surya has purchased Salt Lake City-based outdoor furniture seller RST Brands as a going-concern following a turnaround led by Tiger Group’s Advisory Services. The acquisition expands Surya’s outdoor furnishings capabilities and market share; RST sells direct-to-consumer and through major retailers and marketplaces including Wayfair, The Home Depot, Costco, Target, Lowe’s and Amazon.

Dunes Point Capital Acquires Stanton Carpet Corp.

October 4, 2021

Building Products

Dunes Point Capital (DPC), a family office/private investment firm, has acquired Stanton Carpet Corp., a Woodbury, New York-based designer and supplier of premium branded carpet, rugs and luxury vinyl plank. The transaction, which involved funds managed by DPC alongside management and co-investors and debt financing from Antares Capital and Churchill Asset Management, represents a change of ownership from Quad‑C Management.

Stark Truss Company Acquires Warren Truss Co.

June 10, 2022

Building Products

Stark Truss Company, a leading U.S. truss and building components manufacturer, has acquired Warren Truss Co., the oldest privately owned wooden truss manufacturer in Delaware. The transaction, announced as closed on June 10, 2022 and advised by Generational Equity, expands Stark Truss's footprint and product capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic construction markets.

20/20 Foresight Acquires Winter Street Search

May 15, 2025

Staffing & HR

20/20 Foresight Executive Talent Solutions has acquired boutique retained search firm Winter Street Search to strengthen its financial services practice. As part of the deal, Winter Street co-founders Lisa DeConto and Scott Vierra join 20/20 Foresight as Co-Presidents of Asset & Wealth Management to deepen the firm's asset and wealth management recruiting capabilities.

Francisco Partners Acquires Majority Stake in RugsUSA from Comvest Partners

September 10, 2021

E-Commerce

Francisco Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in RugsUSA, an e-commerce retailer of area rugs and home décor, from Comvest Partners in a growth investment; Comvest and founder Koorosh Yaraghi will retain minority stakes. The transaction, announced September 2021 and completed in November 2021, will support RugsUSA’s expansion into new categories and geographies; financial terms were not disclosed.