Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Hoot Wealth, a Colorado advisory firm led by Nick Crow and Bryan Hinmon.
The deal merges Hoot’s investment expertise with Maridea’s expanding national platform. Crow and Hinmon, who previously grew Motley Fool Wealth Management to over $2.3 billion in assets, will join Maridea’s executive leadership team along with Hoot colleagues Michael Padilla and Jared Chase.
They’ll work alongside former Motley Fool associates Sean Sun, now Maridea’s President, and Tom Jacobs, an investment team member. This acquisition expands Maridea’s presence in the mountain states and aligns with its strategy of uniting top talent on a single wealth platform.
KEY QUOTES:
“What excites me most is building a firm where clients are central to thoughtful planning, serious investing, and an experience that feels personal, approachable, and even a little fun. Maridea brings the people, platform, and capital to make that vision real. This combination blends the best of both firms—our entrepreneurial DNA with Maridea’s depth and reach.”
“What drew us to Maridea was the culture. It’s not just a firm that’s growing—it’s a place intentionally being built for people to stay. That’s a mindset we’ve seen firsthand in the firms Maridea has brought together, and it’s one we deeply value. That kind of loyalty doesn’t happen by accident—it comes from putting clients and advisors at the center for the long haul.”
Nick Crow
“M&A is only as good as the people behind it. Nick and Bryan are rare leaders. They’ve built and led through scale, always centered on client outcomes. Their joining is transformational for Maridea and sets a new standard for the type of firm we aspire to become.”
Mier Wang, Founder and CEO of Maridea
