Snowden Lane has announced the redemption of a “significant portion” of the ownership stake held by its private equity sponsor Estancia Capital Partners.
The move means that the firm’s other shareholders including advisors and employees now own around two thirds of the equity, which aligns with the firm’s intention to bolster its team’s ownership stake.
The New York based RIA had a strong year in 2024 with revenue up 30% year-over-year and over $80 million on total revenue. It also saw client assets climb to $11.7 billion and added new offices in Boca Raton, Florida, Golden, Colorado, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It now has 82 advisors across 16 offices in 10 states.
“We’re thrilled to open 2025 with this announcement, as this transaction demonstrates our sustained commitment to operating as an independent and employee-centric enterprise,” said Rob Mooney, Managing Partner and CEO of Snowden Lane. “While we have always maintained and prioritized an advisor-centric culture, this is another step forward in reaffirming those values. Ultimately, our record profitability and growth would not be possible without our advisor teams.”
As part of the transaction with Estancia, Snowden Lane has also provided partial liquidity to vested advisor owners, who were able to realize up to 40% of their equity holdings at an attractive valuation.
“We’re very pleased to have provided partial liquidity to vested advisors at an attractive valuation,” added Lyle LaMothe, Executive Chairman of Snowden Lane Partners. “Doing so not only demonstrates the success of our business model, but further validates the long-term value of Snowden Lane equity and reinforces our strategic vision for the firm.”
That vision is likely to include acquisitions with the firm having also extended its senior loan program, which gives it substantial cash reserves and the ability to fund expansion.
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