About Gladstone Group Inc. Established in 2006, Gladstone Group Inc. is a nationally-recognized, specialized company offering M&A Advisory (through Gladstone Associates, LLC) and Executive Search (via D.A.Kreuter Associates Inc) under one roof. The firm works closely with companies spanning the breadth of the financial services industry to provide tailored solutions for a broad range of M&A and talent recruitment needs. About Gladstone Associates, LLC Gladstone Associates is a specialized M&A Advisory Firm focused on guiding independent financial services firms with $350 million to $5+ billion in AUM that are seeking to either retire, sell, or transition their business, or want to grow via acquisition and/or merger. Gladstone delivers focused, unbiased attention and measurable results to RIAs nationwide, and the firm’s services which include Valuations and Strategic Growth Consulting along with M&A, are designed to facilitate successful transactions and positive outcomes for all participating parties. About D.A.Kreuter Associates Inc. DAK Associates identifies, appraises and secures key Leaders, Operators, and Revenue Generators up and down the organizational ladder for financial services companies. DAK Associates works nationally, hand-in-hand with asset managers, banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, RIAs and wealth managers, fintechs, and institutional providers ranging from Start-ups & Boutiques on up to Global leaders. DAK Associates combines specialized financial services knowledge with contractual guarantees and committed business philosophy to provide the strategic advice and measurable results that clients deserve.