CHICAGO – F2 Strategy (“F2”), the leading business and digital transformation services firm to the global wealth and asset management industries, today announced it has acquired Meradia, a North American leader in investment management operations and technology consulting.
The move marks F2 Strategy’s sixth and largest acquisition to date since the June 2023 majority investment from Renovus Capital Partners, and builds on continued momentum, including more than 80% year-over-year growth in 2025 and the recent additions of Aliter Investment Services and HBMJ Consulting. The transaction represents a significant evolution for F2 and ushers in the next phase of the firm’s strategic plan to enhance its capabilities across the broad investment management landscape, coming on the heels of Ryan Beach’s appointment as CEO.
Founded in 1997 by President and CEO Scott A. Wybranski, CFA, Meradia is a strategic advisory and implementation consultancy that serves investment managers, asset owners, pensions, family offices and wealth managers across the U.S. and Canada. The firm specializes in operations and technology consulting across trading and investment operations; investment performance, risk and analytics; and data and digital transformation. Meradia offers clients deep expertise spanning the full investment operations lifecycle. Its team brings decades of experience delivering practical, high-impact solutions that improve operational efficiency and align business and technology priorities.
“Combining Meradia and F2 Strategy is a true inflection point for our firm and will be transformational in the value we deliver to clients,” said Beach. “With the team bringing meaningful depth across the investment operations lifecycle, we can deliver solutions with greater impact. Equally important, Scott and Laurie have built a team and operating model that align closely with our focus on people and performance, making them an ideal cultural fit.”
For Meradia, the partnership expands its ability to deliver for clients by combining its specialized operational and technology expertise with F2’s broader platform and resources. Together, the firms will offer clients enhanced capabilities, deeper market insight and a more comprehensive approach to transformation.
“After spending meaningful time with F2 and Renovus Capital Partners, it became clear this was the right next chapter for our team,” said Wybranski. “The alignment in values and our shared commitment to exceptional service stood out immediately. This partnership allows us to expand our impact while maintaining the Meradia identity our clients and employees value.”
“This combination gives our team greater scale and opportunity to build on what we do best,” said Laurie J. Hesketh, Managing Director, cross strategy and operations of Meradia. “We are expanding our capabilities while continuing to deliver the high-quality, specialized work our clients expect.”
F2 plans a phased integration, with Meradia’s leadership team remaining in place and all employees continuing with the combined organization. The combined organization now has over 200 professionals to serve its complex and diverse clients. Wybranski and Hesketh will remain significant owners and continue in leadership roles.
“F2 and Meradia share a clear vision for building the leading digital and operational transformation partner to the global asset and wealth management industries,” said Adam Swack, Vice President at Renovus Capital Partners. “This partnership reflects our commitment to investing in knowledge-driven businesses and supporting long-term value creation.”