Transaction adds nearly 100 professionals and establishes ‘Stout Strategy,’ a new practice focused on growth strategy, value creation and commercial due diligence.
Stout has announced its acquisition of Pointe Advisory, a strategic advisory firm. The deal, which closed December 16, 2025, adds approximately 100 employees to Stout and results in the formation of a new practice, Stout Strategy.
The new practice will expand Stout's services to include growth strategy and value creation consulting, commercial and vendor due diligence, and competitive intelligence. According to the announcement, the group will serve private equity sponsors, corporate finance departments and corporate leaders.
Pointe Advisory brings experience in the industrials, health care and professional services sectors. The integration aims to provide a more comprehensive suite of services, from strategic planning and market sizing to go-to-market strategy and post-M&A integration support.
“This combination represents a meaningful step forward for Stout in the scale of our platform and the depth of expertise we are bringing to our clients,” said Cory Thompson, Co-Chief Client Service Officer at Stout. He noted that Pointe Advisory has experience translating market data into investment and operating strategies.
Stuart Ferguson, Managing Partner at Pointe Advisory, commented on the benefits of combining the two firms. “With Stout, we are able to pair our strategic recommendations with the firm’s financial, operational and transaction expertise," Ferguson stated. "It creates a strong platform for our clients that bridge smart analysis with real-world outcomes.”
This transaction is Stout’s second acquisition since receiving an investment from Integrum in July 2025, signaling a period of strategic expansion for the firm.
SOURCE: Stout Risius Ross, LLC
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