Corient finalises Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital acquisitions

Following the completion of the transaction, Corient's offering now spans more than 300 partners and an excess of $500 billion for its client base.  

Corient has completed its acquisitions of Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Group, making the firm the largest global independent advisory focused on ultra-high and high-net worth clients.  

Kurt MacAlpine

The acquisition was initially announced in September 2025 and will bring more than $214 billion in client assets to Corient, as well as expanding the firm’s global reach into Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  

Following the completion of the transaction, Corient’s offering now span more than 300 partners, and manages approximately $508 billion globally for its client base.  

“This is an exciting moment for Corient and the clients we serve around the world,” said Kurt MacAlpine, founding partner and chief executive of Corient.  

“We are thrilled to welcome our new partners at Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Group to Corient as we continue building a truly global firm defined by partnership, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to client excellence.” 

Currently, Stonehage Fleming holds more than $175 billion in combined assets, and its offering spans services including cross-border and multi-generational structuring and wealth and investment management.  

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Similarly, Stanhope Capital serves as one of Europe’s largest independent wealth management and advisory firms, managing almost $40 billion in assets.  

Speaking when the acquisition was initially announced, Giuseppe Ciucci, executive chairman of Stonehage Fleming, said: ““This next chapter enables us to remain true to our history while expanding our reach and impact for clients. 

“Corient shares our commitment to integrity and excellence, while its robust value proposition for ultra-high-net-worth clients will provide even greater scale and resources to the benefit of the families we serve.” 

Following transaction completion, the combined business will operate under the Corient name, and Ciucci will serve as partner and chair of Corient’s international business, while Daniel Pinto, who previously held the role of Stanhope Capital chief executive and founding partner, will take on the reins as partner and chief executive.  

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