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Global Wealth Powerhouse: Corient Expands to $430B with Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Acquisition · Latin Counsel
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Global Wealth Powerhouse: Corient Expands to $430B with Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Acquisition
MIAMI and LONDON (September, 2025) – Corient , one of the largest and fastest-growing national wealth advisors in the U.S., today announced the addition of Stonehage Fleming , one of the world’s leading independently owned multi-family offices, and Stanhope Capital Group (" Stanhope Capital "), one of Europe’s largest…
MIAMI and LONDON (September, 2025) – Corient, one of the largest and fastest-growing national wealth advisors in the U.S., today announced the addition of Stonehage Fleming, one of the world’s leading independently owned multi-family offices, and Stanhope Capital Group ("Stanhope Capital"), one of Europe’s largest independent wealth management and advisory firms. Together, Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital will bring more than $214 billion in client assets to Corient, as well as distinct but complementary strengths. This move marks a significant expansion of Corient’s global reach, establishing a presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and further deepening the firm’s expertise in serving ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families. "With this expansion, Corient becomes the world’s largest independent advisory firm focused on the holistic needs of ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients," said Kurt MacAlpine, Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Corient. "This combination of three storied firms creates a truly global wealth manager and multi-family office with formidable resources and deep expertise in serving the world’s wealthiest individuals and families. "By integrating the strengths of each organization, Corient will be able to deliver seamless, end-to-end service to clients anywhere in the world – in a way that doesn’t exist today," Mr. MacAlpine said. "Furthermore, our advantage extends beyond capabilities to how we deliver them. Under our international partnership, which will consist of more than 300 firm owners aligned under one vision, we’re building a new type of wealth management firm, one that is global, collaborative and evolving to meet the dynamic needs of sophisticated clients." As part of the transaction, Corient’s private partnership model, under which more than 260 Partners own and operate the firm, will be extended to the international operations. "Our unique partnership structure was an important factor in attracting these prestigious firms to
said. "The partnership allows us to serve clients differently.
Unlike most wealth management models that limit the client experience to a single advisor, the
Corient partnership fosters teamwork across our expansive roster of experienced advisors and other professionals
– ensuring that clients benefit from the capabilities of the firm as a whole. We are excited to extend our partnership to our international colleagues to create the
first global professional services partnership in wealth management
."
Stonehage Fleming
is a global leader in family office and fiduciary services, with nearly
50 years of experience
supporting some of the world’s most prominent families and wealth creators. With over
$175 billion in combined assets
– as well as offices in
12 jurisdictions
– the firm’s comprehensive offering includes cross-border and multi-generational structuring, wealth and investment management, governance and succession planning, legal and tax advisory, trust and fiduciary, philanthropic and art management services. With deep roots as advisor to international families, including the Fleming family, the firm embraces values of moral courage, family and excellence that strongly align with
Corient’s
culture.
"This next chapter enables us to remain true to our history while expanding our reach and impact for clients," said
Giuseppe Ciucci
, Executive Chairman of
Stonehage Fleming
.
"
Corient
shares our commitment to integrity and excellence, while its robust value proposition for ultra-high-net-worth clients will provide even greater scale and resources to the benefit of the families we serve. We also see
Corient
as the perfect home for our people, given its unique partnership model and commitment to collaboration and professionalism."
Stanhope Capital
, founded in
2004
by
Daniel Pinto
, is one of Europe’s largest independent wealth management and advisory firms, with close to
$40 billion in assets
. The firm provides services across wealth management, consulting, merchant banking and private investments, with a team comprising seasoned investment professionals and former executives from leading global financial institutions.
Stanhope
has built its reputation on three core pillars: objectivity, alignment of interest, and innovation – principles that mirror
Corient’s
fiduciary model.
The
Stanhope Capital Group
includes New York-based
FWM Holdings
, owner of
FFT Wealth Management
, a multi-family office that provides investment management and family office services to ultra-high-net-worth families in the United States and globally.
"Since our firm’s inception, we’ve focused on providing objective, innovative advice and solutions that put our clients’ interests first," said
Mr. Pinto
, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner at
Stanhope Capital
. "Joining
Corient
allows us to accelerate these efforts alongside a team that understands the importance of unbiased, client-centered service. We’re excited about joining the
Corient
partnership and the expanded capabilities this combination brings to the families and institutions we serve."
Mr. Ciucci
added: "
Stonehage Fleming
and
Stanhope
have known each other well for many years; our relationship is characterized by mutual respect and cultural compatibility, and we have a number of valued clients in common. We are looking forward to working together more closely in this exciting new partnership with
Corient
."
"
Giuseppe
and
Daniel
and their teams have each built truly impressive, world-class fiduciary and advisory firms," said
Mr. MacAlpine
. "We’re honored and delighted that such prominent companies have chosen to join
Corient
. I believe that collectively, we have unrivaled experience in meeting the distinct needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients."
Upon closing of the transactions, the business will operate globally as
Corient
.
Mr. Ciucci
will be Partner and Chairman and
Mr. Pinto
will be Partner and Chief Executive Officer of
Corient’s
international business. Both will join
Corient’s
global Board of Directors.
Stuart Parkinson
, the Chief Executive Officer of
Stonehage Fleming
, will be Partner and President of
Corient’s
international business.
Keith M. Bloomfield
, Founder and CEO of
FFT Management
, will join as Partner, Vice Chairman.
Mr. Ciucci
,
Mr. Pinto
and other members of their executive teams will become Partners and significant equity holders in
Corient
.
Corient
is a fiduciary, fee-only wealth management firm distinguished by its unique private partnership model, similar to leading professional services firms. This structure allows clients to access the broad array of expertise and resources available at
Corient
, rather than relying solely on the advisor assigned to them. The approach is designed to foster collaboration and teamwork in pursuit of the shared vision to deliver incomparable client excellence. Since its founding in
2020
,
Corient
has grown rapidly and today has more than
260 partners
and over
1,300 employees
managing approximately
$216 billion
on behalf of ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families and businesses across the United States.
The acquisitions are being funded with an equity contribution and are expected to close in the
first half of 2026
. Terms were not disclosed.
Jefferies
is serving as lead financial advisor and
Goldman Sachs & Co LLC
is serving as financial advisor to
Corient
.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
is serving as legal counsel to
Corient
.
Spencer House Partners LLP
is serving as financial advisor and
Macfarlanes LLP
is serving as legal counsel to
Stonehage Fleming
.
Rothschild & Co
is serving as financial advisor and
Macfarlanes LLP
is serving as lead legal counsel to
Stanhope Capital
alongside
Dechert LLP
and
Borel & Barbey
.
Corient Private Wealth LLC
is an integrated national U.S. wealth management firm that provides comprehensive solutions to ultra-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s model combines the personalized service and objective advice of a boutique with the resources of a large network of experienced advisors.
As a fiduciary,
Corient’s
focus is on placing clients at the center of its operations, with the goal of simplifying their lives, exceeding their expectations, and establishing lasting legacies. The firm is headquartered in Miami with offices located throughout the United States.
Corient
client assets are as of
July 31, 2025
, and reflect the aggregate assets of
Corient Holdings Inc.
("Holdings"),
Corient Private Wealth LLC’s
upstream U.S. holding company. Client assets include the assets in which Holdings has a majority or minority investment and signed, but not yet closed transactions in the U.S. Certain assets are not considered Regulatory Assets Under Management, as defined by the SEC and reported in
