E.A. Buck Financial Gets Minority Stake from LNC Partners
Republic Capital Group advised E.A. Buck Financial Services on a strategic minority investment from LNC Partners to fund acquisitions and expansion.
Republic Capital Group (RCG), a middle-market investment bank, advised E.A. Buck Financial Services on securing a strategic minority investment from LNC Partners, according to an announcement made in New York on Oct. 14, 2026.
The capital infusion is designed to accelerate E.A. Buck's acquisition strategy, broaden its geographic footprint, and strengthen its overall platform — all while allowing existing ownership to retain operating control of the firm.
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The deal reflects a broader trend in the registered investment adviser space, where independent wealth management firms increasingly turn to minority-stake partnerships to access growth capital without surrendering majority ownership or operational autonomy.
RCG, which focuses on middle-market financial services transactions, acted as exclusive financial adviser to E.A. Buck in the deal. The arrangement positions LNC Partners as a strategic backer rather than a controlling stakeholder, a structure that has grown popular among founder-led advisory firms seeking expansion runway.
Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Continue reading at All Financial Services & Investing.
