F2 Strategy buys Meradia to deepen investment operations and tech consulting reach

F2 Strategy is expanding its footprint in the wealth and asset management consulting space with the acquisition of Meradia, a North America-based specialist in investment operations and technology advisory.

The transaction represents the firm’s sixth and largest deal since securing a majority investment from Renovus Capital Partners in mid-2023. It follows a period of rapid expansion for F2, including more than 80% year-over-year growth in 2025 and the recent additions of Aliter Investment Services and HBMJ Consulting.

The acquisition signals a key step forward in F2’s broader strategic roadmap, aimed at strengthening its ability to deliver comprehensive transformation services across the investment management ecosystem. The move also comes shortly after Ryan Beach took over as CEO.

Founded in 1997, Meradia provides advisory and implementation services to investment managers, pensions, family offices, asset owners, and wealth firms across the U.S. and Canada. The company focuses on operational and technology consulting spanning trading functions, performance and risk analytics, and enterprise data transformation. Its work covers the full lifecycle of investment operations, with an emphasis on improving efficiency and aligning business goals with technology execution.

“Combining Meradia and F2 Strategy is a true inflection point for our firm and will be transformational in the value we deliver to clients,” said Beach. “With the team bringing meaningful depth across the investment operations lifecycle, we can deliver solutions with greater impact.”

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For Meradia, the deal provides access to broader resources and an expanded platform, enabling it to extend its reach while maintaining its specialized focus.

“After spending meaningful time with F2 and Renovus Capital Partners, it became clear this was the right next chapter for our team,” said Scott A. Wybranski, founder, president and CEO of Meradia. “The alignment in values and our shared commitment to exceptional service stood out immediately. This partnership allows us to expand our impact while maintaining the Meradia identity our clients and employees value.”

Laurie J. Hesketh added that the combination enhances both scale and opportunity for the firm’s professionals.

“This combination gives our team greater scale and opportunity to build on what we do best,” said Hesketh, managing director, cross strategy and operations at Meradia. “We are expanding our capabilities while continuing to deliver the high-quality, specialized work our clients expect.”

F2 said the integration will take place gradually, with Meradia’s leadership remaining in place and all employees joining the combined organization. The unified firm will have more than 200 professionals serving clients across a wide range of investment and wealth management needs. Wybranski and Hesketh will continue to hold leadership positions and maintain ownership stakes.

Adam Swack, vice president at Renovus Capital Partners, said the deal aligns with the private equity firm’s focus on supporting growth in knowledge-driven businesses.

“F2 and Meradia share a clear vision for building the leading digital and operational transformation partner to the global asset and wealth management industries,” said Swack. “This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in knowledge-driven businesses and supporting long-term value creation.”