Hunt Scanlon Ventures Serves as Buy-Side M&A Advisor to Egon Zehnder In Acquisition of The Prince Houston Group
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GREENWICH, Conn., July 22, 2025 — Hunt Scanlon Ventures, the leading M&A advisory firm focused on the human capital markets, announced today that it has served as the buy-side M&A advisor to Egon Zehnder in its acquisition of The Prince Houston Group, a premier executive search boutique specializing in asset and wealth management recruiting.
The transaction strengthens Egon Zehnder’s U.S. financial services practice, adding broad sector expertise and long-standing client relationships across family offices, hedge funds, endowments & foundations, and insurance organizations.
The Prince Houston Group joins Egon Zehnder’s global platform of 600 consultants across 67 offices in 36 countries, expanding the firm’s reach in financial services and leadership advisory services.
“With an intensely collaborative culture that favors organic growth, this acquisition marks a milestone in Egon Zehnder’s rich 60-year history,” said Scott A. Scanlon, CEO of Hunt Scanlon Ventures. “It is a significant step to deepen its presence in the fast-evolving asset and wealth management leadership space,” he said.
A Strategic Win-Win
“Asset and wealth management firms have been consolidating rapidly to expand their capabilities and access new markets,” said Hunt Scanlon managing director Drew Seaman.
“Talent strategy is central to that evolution and this transaction reflects the critical importance of leadership in driving value across financial services,” he said.
“Asset and wealth management firms have been consolidating rapidly to expand their capabilities and access new markets — and talent strategy is central to that equation.”
Mr. Scanlon noted that asset and wealth management has emerged as one of the most dynamic verticals within financial services.
“Firms in this space are seeking trusted advisors to help them navigate leadership performance, talent assessment, and succession planning and Egon Zehnder and The Prince Houston Group have both built their reputations on delivering those solutions with a high-touch, client-centric approach,” he said.
“This marks our second transaction in asset and wealth management recruiting, and we continue to see strong interest in the space from PE sponsors and global strategic buyers,” said Mr. Seaman.
“Search firms that combine sector-specific expertise with scalable platforms and recurring advisory relationships are commanding premium interest at the moment,” he noted.
About Hunt Scanlon Ventures:
Hunt Scanlon Ventures is the leading M&A advisory firm focused on the human capital markets. The firm assists in global merger and acquisition advisory, sourcing and facilitating transactions, buyouts, and growth capital investments as it guides founders to successful exits. Hunt Scanlon is an investor in data-driven and AI-powered human capital platforms where the firm works in partnership with management teams to scale and grow their businesses through a combination of capital investment, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
Contact: Drew Seaman Managing Director (602) 622-1392 [email protected]
