Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA

Pathstone acquires $1.1 billion RIA
New York-based Cornerstone Capital Group specializes in sustainable investing.
MAR 02, 2021

Pathstone, an Englewood, New Jersey-based registered investment advisory firm and family office managing $10.3 billion, has acquired Cornerstone Capital Group, a New York City-based RIA managing $1.1 billion that specializes in sustainable and impact investing.

Cornerstone’s expertise in portfolio construction incorporating sustainable investing principles will enhance Pathstone’s existing efforts in that area, the company said in a release.

Cornerstone's CEO, Erika Karp, will join Pathstone as its chief impact officer. Craig Metrick, Cornerstone's chief investment officer, Katherine Pease, its chief impact strategist, and other Cornerstone staff will also join Pathstone.

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