Sequoia Financial Group Buys AltruVista

By Amit Chowdhry • Apr 10, 2024

Sequoia Financial Group, a leading SEC-registered wealth manager with over $18 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, announced it had acquired AltruVista, an SEC-registered investment advisor offering independent and holistic financial planning and asset management services to high-net-worth clients. The financial terms were not disclosed.

Launched in 1991, Akron, Ohio-based Sequoia offers asset management and wealth planning services across the wealth continuum (from individuals to family offices) with locations throughout the US. AltruVista has over $310 million in assets under management as of March 31, 2024. Founded in 2009 by CEO Ali Nasser, AltruVista offers comprehensive financial planning and wealth integration services to high-net-worth business owners and families.

Nasser will become a shareholder of Sequoia, and continue supporting clients, and collaborate with Sequoia advisors on his proprietary Wealth Integration System for Entrepreneurs.

With this new Houston location, Sequoia now has 14 offices in eight states. And Sequoia has grown organically and through acquisitions to expand its services and geographic footprint. Last year, Sequoia announced four acquisitions: Zeke Capital Advisors, Cirrus Wealth Management, Affinia Financial Group, and M Capital Advisors.

Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff served as legal advisor to Sequoia. Boyar Miller, LLP served as AltruVista’s legal advisor, and Republic Capital Group served as its financial advisor.

KEY QUOTES:

“AltruVista specializes in crafting customized planning solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners. The foundation for this partnership is based on a long-standing relationship with Ali, mutual respect, and a shared vision for providing unparalleled client support to fuel the success of business owners.”

– Tom Haught, founder and CEO of Sequoia

“I have known and admired Sequoia for over a decade. Sequoia’s ‘Built for You’ client philosophy matches our vision and values, and our new partnership will bring significant benefits to our clients and team. Our intellectual property for entrepreneurs combined with Sequoia’s infrastructure and investment platform creates a premier offering for business owners across the U.S.”

– Ali Nasser