Tony Leonard

Managing Director

Biography

Tony Leonard brings more than 30 years of financial services experience to his role as Managing Director of Business Development at Alaris Acquisitions, including seven years focused exclusively on advising RIA and IAR firms through buy-side and sell-side transactions. A Notre Dame Economics graduate and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Tony has built a career defined by relationship-driven deal execution, deep market knowledge, and a genuine commitment to getting the right outcome for every firm he represents.

Prior to joining Alaris, Tony served as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at MidCap Advisors, where he led all aspects of M&A advisory for retirement plan and wealth management firms nationwide closing 14 sell-side transactions, completing 8 buy-side diligence engagements, and orchestrating a roll-up of five RIA firms into a $100M sale. Before that, he co-founded Wise Rhino Group, an M&A advisory firm specializing in the retirement and fiduciary advisory sector. Earlier in his career, Tony held leadership roles at USI Consulting Group, OneAmerica Retirement Services where he grew his territory from 27th to 4th nationally and held key positions at New York Life Investment Management, MFS Retirement Services, Lincoln Financial, and others. Over the course of his career, he has been involved in nearly 60 transactions across the retirement plan and wealth management industry.

At Alaris, Tony leads the firm's business development efforts - originating new advisory mandates, deepening relationships with RIA owners across the country, and assisting firm owners find the right partner at the right time. He is drawn to Alaris's boutique, fiduciary approach and belief that the best transactions are built on genuine compatibility, not auction dynamics. As Tony has put it: "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."

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As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. According to the IRS, in fiscal year 2023, the agency collected nearly $4.7 trillion in gross taxes, processed 271 million tax returns and other forms, and issued about $659 billion in refunds. With such a vast sum collected, chances are many taxpayers faced significant tax bills. Even though taxes cannot be avoided, there are strategies to help you manage your tax liability come mid-April each year.
Big Tax Bill? Proactive Strategies to Minimize Your Future Tax Burden
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. According to the IRS, in fiscal year 2023, the agency collected nearly $4.7 trillion in gross taxes, processed 271 million tax returns and other forms, and issued about $659 billion in refunds. With such a vast sum collected, chances are many taxpayers faced significant tax bills. Even though taxes cannot be avoided, there are strategies to help you manage your tax liability come mid-April each year.
Big Tax Bill? Proactive Strategies to Minimize Your Future Tax Burden
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. According to the IRS, in fiscal year 2023, the agency collected nearly $4.7 trillion in gross taxes, processed 271 million tax returns and other forms, and issued about $659 billion in refunds. With such a vast sum collected, chances are many taxpayers faced significant tax bills. Even though taxes cannot be avoided, there are strategies to help you manage your tax liability come mid-April each year.
Big Tax Bill? Proactive Strategies to Minimize Your Future Tax Burden
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. According to the IRS, in fiscal year 2023, the agency collected nearly $4.7 trillion in gross taxes, processed 271 million tax returns and other forms, and issued about $659 billion in refunds. With such a vast sum collected, chances are many taxpayers faced significant tax bills. Even though taxes cannot be avoided, there are strategies to help you manage your tax liability come mid-April each year.
Big Tax Bill? Proactive Strategies to Minimize Your Future Tax Burden
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. According to the IRS, in fiscal year 2023, the agency collected nearly $4.7 trillion in gross taxes, processed 271 million tax returns and other forms, and issued about $659 billion in refunds. With such a vast sum collected, chances are many taxpayers faced significant tax bills. Even though taxes cannot be avoided, there are strategies to help you manage your tax liability come mid-April each year.
Big Tax Bill? Proactive Strategies to Minimize Your Future Tax Burden
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. According to the IRS, in fiscal year 2023, the agency collected nearly $4.7 trillion in gross taxes, processed 271 million tax returns and other forms, and issued about $659 billion in refunds. With such a vast sum collected, chances are many taxpayers faced significant tax bills. Even though taxes cannot be avoided, there are strategies to help you manage your tax liability come mid-April each year.

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Six Steps to Creating An Effective Continuity Plan
Estate planning is a process designed to help you manage and preserve your assets while you are alive, and to conserve and control their distribution after your death according to your goals and objectives. Your particular estate planning needs will depend on your age, health, life stage, goals, the types of assets you own, level of wealth, and many other factors.
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Six Steps to Creating An Effective Continuity Plan
Estate planning is a process designed to help you manage and preserve your assets while you are alive, and to conserve and control their distribution after your death according to your goals and objectives. Your particular estate planning needs will depend on your age, health, life stage, goals, the types of assets you own, level of wealth, and many other factors.
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Six Steps to Creating An Effective Continuity Plan
Estate planning is a process designed to help you manage and preserve your assets while you are alive, and to conserve and control their distribution after your death according to your goals and objectives. Your particular estate planning needs will depend on your age, health, life stage, goals, the types of assets you own, level of wealth, and many other factors.
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Six Steps to Creating An Effective Continuity Plan
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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