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Mercer Global Advisors Acquires Kingfisher Capital

October 24, 2023

Financial Services

Mercer Global Advisors acquired Kingfisher Capital, LLC, a Charlotte-based wealth management and family office-style advisory firm that manages roughly $630 million in client assets across about 210 clients. The deal expands Mercer's presence in the South/Southeast and brings Kingfisher's founders and team into Mercer’s national RIA platform, which is majority-owned by Oak Hill Capital and Genstar Capital.

KSL Capital Partners Acquires The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

September 25, 2025

Real Estate

KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings to Be Taken Private by KW Management Group and Fairfax Financial in $1.65 Billion All-Cash Deal

February 17, 2026

Real Estate

Real estate investment firm Kennedy-Wilson Holdings will be acquired in an all-cash transaction by a consortium led by its CEO William McMorrow (KW Management Group) together with Fairfax Financial. The deal values Kennedy-Wilson at about $1.5 billion and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Sovereign's Capital Acquires Ascend Wireless Networks

February 1, 2023

Telecommunications

Sovereign's Capital, a lower middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Ascend Wireless Networks, a design-build telecommunications infrastructure and tower services contractor founded in 2013. Hyde Park Capital served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Ascend's shareholders; the acquisition positions Ascend to expand its telecom infrastructure capabilities under Sovereign's ownership.

Wealthspire Advisors Acquires Heron Wealth

March 23, 2023

Financial Services

Wealthspire Advisors LLC, an NFP company, signed an agreement to acquire Heron Financial Group, LLC (dba Heron Wealth), a New York City-based wealth advisory firm managing approximately $300 million in client assets. The acquisition expands Wealthspire's presence in the Northeast and adds Heron's team and capabilities in financial planning, investment advice, and estate planning; the deal was expected to close in early Q2 2023 subject to customary approvals.

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Acquires RLH Corporation

December 30, 2020

Restaurants & Hospitality

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire RLH Corporation (NYSE: RLH), a franchisor with more than 900 hotels. The deal will expand Sonesta's scale and franchising capabilities, creating a combined company with roughly 1,200 hotels across multiple brands; the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021 and will be funded with cash-on-hand and/or capital contributions from Sonesta's shareholders.