MAI Capital Management Acquires Queens Oak Advisors

Carlyle acquires majority stake in MAI Capital Management

March 31, 2026

Financial Services

Carlyle has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cleveland-based registered investment adviser MAI Capital Management, valuing the firm at more than $2.8 billion. The transaction deepens Carlyle’s involvement in MAI following its initial 2021 investment via Galway Holdings, with Galway Holdings, Harvest Partners, and Oak Hill Capital exiting. The deal closed effective June 4, 2026, with MAI employees retaining a large minority stake and MAI continuing to operate autonomously under its leadership team.

MAI Capital Management Acquires Lowe Wealth Advisors

December 15, 2025

Financial Services

MAI Capital Management has acquired Columbia, Maryland-based Lowe Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisor with $527 million in assets under management. The deal expands MAI’s footprint in the Mid-Atlantic — adding Lowe’s nine-person, boutique, family-led practice and its niche client base while transitioning the firm onto MAI’s national platform; terms were not disclosed.

MAI Capital Management Acquires Summit Financial Advisors

September 12, 2025

Wealth Management

MAI Capital Management has acquired San Mateo-based Summit Financial Advisors, integrating Summit’s advisory team and approximately $570 million in client assets into MAI’s wealth management platform. The deal expands MAI’s presence and capabilities in California—adding Summit’s expertise serving Silicon Valley executives—while Summit’s lead advisor Rafael Velez joins MAI as Regional President and Senior Managing Director.

MAI Capital Management Acquires Madison Wealth Management

January 8, 2024

Wealth Management

MAI Capital Management acquired Madison Wealth Management, adding approximately $1.4 billion of client assets under management and expanding MAI’s presence in Cincinnati and Northern Virginia. The Madison team will join MAI effective January 5, with Madison leaders Ed Kuresman and Jim McDermott assuming Regional President roles; terms were not disclosed.

MAI Capital Management Acquires Prime Investment Advisors

September 27, 2022

Financial Services

Cleveland-based MAI Capital Management acquired Bethesda-based Prime Investment Advisors, adding approximately $140 million in assets under management and expanding MAI's Mid-Atlantic footprint. Founder Stephen Polan will join MAI as Senior Wealth Advisor and Managing Director; the deal is MAI's ninth since Galway Holdings acquired MAI in 2021.

MAI Capital Management Acquires Monarch Business & Wealth Management (and Regal Wealth Management)

December 17, 2021

Financial Services

MAI Capital Management acquired New York–based Monarch Business & Wealth Management, LLC and its strategic partner Regal Wealth Management, LLC, expanding MAI’s nationwide footprint and adding experienced financial planning and investment teams to its Sports & Entertainment Division. The deal, which closed Dec. 17, 2021, will increase MAI’s assets under management by over $163 million; financial terms were not disclosed.