Hellman & Friedman announced its plans to acquire the Sunnyvale based enterprise retirement platform and combine it with Edelman Financial Services. The combined entity is expected to manage nearly $200b in AUM and become the largest RIA in the country.
"This combination enhances the combined company's ability to win in the mass affluent space," he said. Financial Engines CEO Larry Raffone will lead the combined company. In a statement, Mr. Raffone said the merger with Edelman is "the best path for us to achieve our long-term strategic objectives, while providing significant and immediate upside to our stockholders." Shares of Financial Engines jumped more than 32% following news of the acquisition.