True North Advisors Onboards $470 Million Clear Rock Advisors Team

By Amit Chowdhry • Sep 27, 2024

True North Advisors, a Texas-based registered investment adviser (RIA) with $3.9 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) has acquired Clear Rock Advisors, a wealth management and investment firm managing about $470 million in AUM, with offices in Dallas, Austin, and Kerrville, Texas.

Clear Rock was launched in 2016 by Charles F. Hall, Jr., Ty Sanders, and Royce Medlin, with a focus on building authentic client relationships and preserving family legacies while empowering future generations.

This deal represents a significant milestone in True North’s strategic growth efforts.

This is True North’s first acquisition since entering into a strategic growth partnership with Wealth Partners Capital Group (WPCG) and HGGC’s Aspire Holdings platform earlier this year.

Clear Rock was represented by MarshBerry in the transaction. And the financial and legal terms of the deal will not be disclosed.

KEY QUOTES:

“Clear Rock is a perfect cultural fit for True North. Their robust growth and strong base of private investors align seamlessly with our firm. Their dedication to comprehensive wealth planning and the inclusion of alternative investments as a critical component of client portfolios mirrors our philosophy.”

-Mark Gehlbach, True North President and Co-founder

“The synergy between our firms is undeniable, and we see immense potential in this combination. We are confident that this partnership will enhance our service offerings and significantly benefit our clients.”

-Scott Wood, CEO and Co-founder of True North

“We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition presents for our clients and our team. Joining True North allows us to leverage their extensive resources and continue delivering exceptional value to our clients.”

-Charles F. Hall, Jr., Chairman and Co-founder of Clear Rock

“Clear Rock exemplifies the key characteristics True North seeks in its partners: integrity, client-focused, fiduciary-minded, and growth-oriented. We are thrilled to expand True North’s footprint in the state of Texas and continue building a business focused on its mission of Fulfilling Lives.”

-Mac Selverian, WPCG Principal