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Heffernan Financial Services Acquires Ascendant Financial Solutions

May 15, 2023•over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Heffernan Retirement Services

Acquired Company

Heffernan Retirement Services

San FranciscoSan FranciscoFinancial ServicesFinancial Services

Description

Heffernan Financial Services expanded its wealth management capabilities and presence in Arizona with the acquisition of Ascendant Financial Solutions. Ascendant is a Registered Investment Advisor with offices in Flagstaff, Phoenix and Mesa. JD Hoyt joined Heffernan Financial Services effective May 1, 2023 as an Executive Vice President, along with his team of advisors and employees.

Company Information

Company

Heffernan Retirement Services

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Heffernan Retirement Services is a full-service financial services firm, offering strategies and solutions for corporations, foundations, and individuals. With a dedicated team focused solely on retirement plans, the group has over seventy-five years of experience in consulting and advisory services. Heffernan Retirement Services believes that all employees deserve the ability to retire on their terms as a reward for a lifetime of hard work. They champion this cause by working with clients to create a comprehensive retirement plan. Being both vendor and investment neutral, Heffernan Retirement Services acts as your true independent consultant.

M&A Insights

Based on deal data
Integration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed