F2 Strategy announced it has acquired Meradia, a North American consulting firm specializing in investment management operations and technology, in its largest acquisition to date as it continues to scale its platform serving wealth and asset management clients.
The transaction marks F2 Strategy’s sixth acquisition since receiving a majority investment from Renovus Capital Partners in June 2023 and follows a period of strong momentum, including more than 80 percent year-over-year growth in 2025 and the addition of firms such as Aliter Investment Services and HBMJ Consulting.
Founded in 1997, Meradia provides strategic advisory and implementation services to investment managers, asset owners, pensions, family offices, and wealth managers across the United States and Canada. The firm focuses on areas including trading and investment operations, performance and risk analytics, and data and digital transformation, bringing end-to-end expertise across the investment operations lifecycle.
The combination is expected to enhance F2 Strategy’s ability to deliver front-to-back transformation services, combining Meradia’s deep operational and technology consulting capabilities with F2’s broader platform, research, and managed services offerings. The combined firm will have more than 200 professionals serving clients across the investment management ecosystem.
Meradia’s leadership team, including founder Scott A. Wybranski and managing director Laurie J. Hesketh, will remain in place and continue in leadership roles, while also retaining ownership stakes in the combined organization. F2 Strategy plans a phased integration approach, maintaining continuity for clients and employees.
The acquisition represents a key step in F2 Strategy’s broader plan to expand its capabilities and geographic footprint while strengthening its position as a transformation partner for financial institutions navigating complex operational and technological change.
KEY QUOTES:
“Combining Meradia and F2 Strategy is a true inflection point for our firm and will be transformational in the value we deliver to clients. With the team bringing meaningful depth across the investment operations lifecycle, we can deliver solutions with greater impact. Equally important, Scott and Laurie have built a team and operating model that align closely with our focus on people and performance, making them an ideal cultural fit.”
Ryan Beach, CEO, F2 Strategy
“After spending meaningful time with F2 and Renovus Capital Partners, it became clear this was the right next chapter for our team. 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.”
Scott A. Wybranski, President And CEO, Meradia
“This combination gives our team greater scale and opportunity to build on what we do best. We are expanding our capabilities while continuing to deliver the high-quality, specialized work our clients expect.”
Laurie J. Hesketh, Managing Director, Cross Strategy And Operations, Meradia
“F2 and Meradia share a clear vision for building the leading digital and operational transformation partner to the global asset and wealth management industries. This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in knowledge-driven businesses and supporting long-term value creation.”
Adam Swack, Vice President, Renovus Capital Partners
