Gregory FCA Acquires BackBay Communications

Copley Equity Partners Invests in Gregory FCA

January 6, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Boston-based private investment firm Copley Equity Partners made a minority growth capital investment in Gregory FCA, a top-50 U.S. public relations firm headquartered on Philadelphia’s Main Line. The founders remain majority owners and the capital will be used to hire talent, expand service offerings and deepen the firm’s vertical penetration across financial services, technology and healthcare.

Gregory FCA Acquires KM Digital Relations

February 25, 2020

Marketing & Advertising

Gregory FCA has acquired KM Digital Relations, a Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania-based digital and social marketing agency led by Kwan Morrow. The acquisition expands Gregory FCA’s digital and social capabilities, bringing KM Digital’s team and expertise onto Gregory’s national client roster as part of its growth plan supported by recent capital from Copley Equity Partners.

Hub International Acquires the Assets of Baystate Fiduciary Advisors, Inc.

November 11, 2020

Wealth Management

Hub International Limited acquired the assets of Baystate Fiduciary Advisors, Inc., a Boston-based fiduciary advisory firm that manages approximately $2.9 billion in client assets. The deal strengthens Hub’s Retirement and Private Wealth capabilities in New England by adding Baystate’s talent and retirement plan advisory services; Baystate’s Managing Partner Gregg Andonian will join Hub RPW in the region.

Foreside Financial Group Acquires Golden Bear Consulting Group

June 8, 2021

Professional Services

Foreside Financial Group acquired the compliance consulting practice of Golden Bear Consulting Group, a boutique regulatory compliance firm based in Newport Beach, California. The deal expands Foreside's private funds compliance capabilities and West Coast presence; Golden Bear's employees will join Foreside and continue to operate from Southern California. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Accelerated Communications and Construction Acquires QCFS Management Group

July 1, 2023

Telecommunications

Pensacola-based QCFS Management Group, Inc., a provider of aerial and underground fiber and cable installation and maintenance services, was acquired by Gulf Breeze-based Accelerated Communications and Construction, LLC. Bravaldo Capital Advisors served as exclusive sell-side advisor; the owners sought a buyer that would preserve employee welfare and continue QCFS’s service mission.

The Shipyard Acquires Fahlgren Mortine

May 14, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

The Shipyard has acquired Fahlgren Mortine, a national integrated communications and public relations agency, creating a combined independent platform with expanded PR, media buying and data capabilities. The deal preserves Fahlgren Mortine's brand and leadership, follows a prior minority investment in The Shipyard from Alaris Equity Partners, and brings the combined company to approximately $350 million in billings and roughly 400 professionals across 10 offices.