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Published on Citywire RIA on April 30, 2026 | Authored by Andrew Foerch

M&A consultancy Alaris taps new biz dev head

Tony Leonard joins Alaris from investment bank MidCap Advisors.

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ByAndrew Foerch

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RIA M&A consultancy Alaris Acquisitions has brought on a business development executive from another sell-side transaction advisory firm.

Alaris said Wednesday it has tapped Tony Leonard as its managing director of business development. Leonard joins from MidCap Advisors, an investment bank focused on middle-market insurance, healthcare, retirement and wealth management businesses. He will originate and execute new transaction work for Alaris.

‘Alaris occupies a unique position in the market, with a reputation built on genuine relationships, boutique discipline and a deep understanding of what RIA owners actually need when they consider a transition,’ Leonard stated. ‘I’m excited to help accelerate that mission and to work alongside a team that truly puts the advisor’s interests first.’

Leonard, based in Orlando,Fla.,  was a vice president with MidCap beginning in the summer of 2020. Before that, he worked as a managing director with RIA and retirement-focused M&A consultancy Wise Rhino Group.

Earlier in his career, Leonard held roles with SEI Investments, Putnam Investments, New York Life Investment Management and OneAmerica Retirement Services.

Alaris is run by founder and chief executive Allen Darby, who is based in Charlotte, N.C. The company runs a platform that matches RIA sellers with potential buyers based on characteristics like economic needs, primary motivations and cultural fit.

Per its website, Alaris has facilitated RIA sales to acquirers like Carson Group, Modern Wealth Management, Beacon Pointe Advisors and Apollon Wealth Management, among others.

‘Tony’s arrival marks a significant step forward for our team,’ Darby stated. ‘His deep industry relationships, command of RIA market dynamics and proven ability to connect with firm owners make him the ideal partner for our growth ambitions.’

Darby himself has spent more than three decades in the wealth management space. Prior to launching Alaris in 2019, he led outbound M&A activities for early RIA aggregator United Capital Financial Advisers until its sale that year to Goldman Sachs. Before United Capital, Darby ran his own Charlotte-area RIA, Aegis Capital.

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"Working with Alaris was like being part of a team. their industry knowledge and experience was extremely valuable and the level of professionalism they provided was crucial throughout the entire process."
William Blanton, Owner, Acquired by Composition Wealth
"Alaris was amazing! Not only did they help me find the right fit (or firm?), but they made the transition much smoother than it would've been on my own. And I believe the overall outcome was much better than it would've been without them."
William Rosenthal, Owner, Acquired by Beacon Pointe
"Alaris was a great partner with us in the M&A process. We felt better educated, guided and ultimately able to identify who was a great fit for us as a result of their process."
Dean Barber, Owner, Acquired by Modern Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris gave us a great sense of confidence through the entire journey and their knowledge of the buyer universe accelerated the process. They are organized, transparent, and frankly, just a great team to work with. We were very happy with them and received a much higher valuation than we would have on our own."
John Horseman, Owner, Acquired by Allworth
"I first met Allen and Alaris during the summer of 2021. By the end of the year, my life had changed as they were an integral part in helping me make the next transition in my business career by selling/merging with a bigger company. Their communication and recommendations along the way were priceless, and being that this was the biggest career move of my life, they did a wonderful job at making me feel the very comfortable during the process."
Marc Wolff, Owner, Acquired by Beacon Pointe
"Alaris stands out amongst its peers. We appreciate the fact that they took a substantial amount of time to understand our firm and culture - no other M&A advisor has ever done that. The seller economics will always be important and while Alaris seeks to maximize that part of the seller outcome, it's never at the expense of cultural fit."
Glenn Spencer, CEO, Prime Capital Financial
"At Beacon Pointe, culture is everything. We know when Alaris brings us a prospective partner they have gone through a robust process, are well educated, and have a high probability of being a fit for our family. It's a refreshing model for our industry."
Matt Cooper, President, Beacon Pointe Advisors
"We love working with Alaris because they understand our model and culture. When they bring us a prospective partner, we have extreme confidence that it's a great fit for both parties. They truly care about the outcome for the buyer and the seller equally."
Mike Dolberg, CEO, Apollon Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris was like being part of a team. their industry knowledge and experience was extremely valuable and the level of professionalism they provided was crucial throughout the entire process."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Alaris was amazing! Not only did they help me find the right fit (or firm?), but they made the transition much smoother than it would've been on my own. And I believe the overall outcome was much better than it would've been without them."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Alaris was a great partner with us in the M&A process. We felt better educated, guided and ultimately able to identify who was a great fit for us as a result of their process."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris gave us a great sense of confidence through the entire journey and their knowledge of the buyer universe accelerated the process. They are organized, transparent, and frankly, just a great team to work with. We were very happy with them and received a much higher valuation than we would have on our own."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"I first met Allen and Alaris during the summer of 2021. By the end of the year, my life had changed as they were an integral part in helping me make the next transition in my business career by selling/merging with a bigger company. Their communication and recommendations along the way were priceless, and being that this was the biggest career move of my life, they did a wonderful job at making me feel the very comfortable during the process."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Alaris stands out amongst its peers. We appreciate the fact that they took a substantial amount of time to understand our firm and culture - no other M&A advisor has ever done that. The seller economics will always be important and while Alaris seeks to maximize that part of the seller outcome, it's never at the expense of cultural fit."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"At Beacon Pointe, culture is everything. We know when Alaris brings us a prospective partner they have gone through a robust process, are well educated, and have a high probability of being a fit for our family. It's a refreshing model for our industry."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"We love working with Alaris because they understand our model and culture. When they bring us a prospective partner, we have extreme confidence that it's a great fit for both parties. They truly care about the outcome for the buyer and the seller equally."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris was like being part of a team. their industry knowledge and experience was extremely valuable and the level of professionalism they provided was crucial throughout the entire process."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Alaris was amazing! Not only did they help me find the right fit (or firm?), but they made the transition much smoother than it would've been on my own. And I believe the overall outcome was much better than it would've been without them."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Alaris was a great partner with us in the M&A process. We felt better educated, guided and ultimately able to identify who was a great fit for us as a result of their process."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris gave us a great sense of confidence through the entire journey and their knowledge of the buyer universe accelerated the process. They are organized, transparent, and frankly, just a great team to work with. We were very happy with them and received a much higher valuation than we would have on our own."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"I first met Allen and Alaris during the summer of 2021. By the end of the year, my life had changed as they were an integral part in helping me make the next transition in my business career by selling/merging with a bigger company. Their communication and recommendations along the way were priceless, and being that this was the biggest career move of my life, they did a wonderful job at making me feel the very comfortable during the process."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Alaris stands out amongst its peers. We appreciate the fact that they took a substantial amount of time to understand our firm and culture - no other M&A advisor has ever done that. The seller economics will always be important and while Alaris seeks to maximize that part of the seller outcome, it's never at the expense of cultural fit."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"At Beacon Pointe, culture is everything. We know when Alaris brings us a prospective partner they have gone through a robust process, are well educated, and have a high probability of being a fit for our family. It's a refreshing model for our industry."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"We love working with Alaris because they understand our model and culture. When they bring us a prospective partner, we have extreme confidence that it's a great fit for both parties. They truly care about the outcome for the buyer and the seller equally."
Mike Dohlberg
CEO Apollon Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris was like being part of a team. their industry knowledge and experience was extremely valuable and the level of professionalism they provided was crucial throughout the entire process."
William Blanton, Owner, Acquired by Composition Wealth
"Alaris was amazing! Not only did they help me find the right fit (or firm?), but they made the transition much smoother than it would've been on my own. And I believe the overall outcome was much better than it would've been without them."
William Rosenthal, Owner, Acquired by Beacon Pointe
"Alaris was a great partner with us in the M&A process. We felt better educated, guided and ultimately able to identify who was a great fit for us as a result of their process."
Dean Barber, Owner, Acquired by Modern Wealth Management
"Working with Alaris gave us a great sense of confidence through the entire journey and their knowledge of the buyer universe accelerated the process. They are organized, transparent, and frankly, just a great team to work with. We were very happy with them and received a much higher valuation than we would have on our own."
John Horseman, Owner, Acquired by Allworth
"I first met Allen and Alaris during the summer of 2021. By the end of the year, my life had changed as they were an integral part in helping me make the next transition in my business career by selling/merging with a bigger company. Their communication and recommendations along the way were priceless, and being that this was the biggest career move of my life, they did a wonderful job at making me feel the very comfortable during the process."
Marc Wolff, Owner, Acquired by Beacon Pointe
"Alaris stands out amongst its peers. We appreciate the fact that they took a substantial amount of time to understand our firm and culture - no other M&A advisor has ever done that. The seller economics will always be important and while Alaris seeks to maximize that part of the seller outcome, it's never at the expense of cultural fit."
Glenn Spencer, CEO, Prime Capital Financial
"At Beacon Pointe, culture is everything. We know when Alaris brings us a prospective partner they have gone through a robust process, are well educated, and have a high probability of being a fit for our family. It's a refreshing model for our industry."
Matt Cooper, President, Beacon Pointe Advisors
"We love working with Alaris because they understand our model and culture. When they bring us a prospective partner, we have extreme confidence that it's a great fit for both parties. They truly care about the outcome for the buyer and the seller equally."
Mike Dolberg, CEO, Apollon Wealth Management
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