Aquiline Acquires SEI Family Office Services to Enhance Solaris Energy Infrastructure's Archway Platform
- Aquiline acquired SEI's Family Office Services, rebranding it as Archway to enhance technology and services for family offices.
- The Archway PlatformSM manages approximately $733 billion in assets, streamlining investment management and improving operational efficiency.
- Aquiline's focus on advanced technology aims to provide powerful financial insights for ultra-high-net-worth clients through the Archway Platform.
Aquiline Acquires SEI's Family Office Services to Enhance Archway Platform
In a significant development within the financial services sector, Aquiline Capital Partners announces the acquisition of SEI's Family Office Services business, effective June 30, 2025. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Aquiline as it rebrands the division as Archway, aiming to provide an integrated suite of technology and outsourced services tailored to the unique complexities faced by family offices and financial intermediaries. The newly formed Archway seeks to address the intricate demands of investment management, accounting, and reporting, which are critical for the effective management of significant wealth.
Vincenzo La Ruffa, Managing Partner at Aquiline, emphasizes the growing complexity of managing wealth within family offices, underscoring the need for a strong operational infrastructure. The Archway PlatformSM is positioned as a market leader in this space, having already supported the management of approximately $733 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025. La Ruffa notes that the platform's capabilities are essential for streamlining investment management processes, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reporting accuracy for clients. This strategic move is expected to significantly bolster Archway's offerings, providing high-net-worth families with sophisticated tools and insights necessary for informed investment decision-making.
Sandy Ewing, the former head of SEI's Family Office Services, expresses optimism regarding Aquiline's commitment to advancing the Archway Platform. Ewing believes that under Aquiline's stewardship, the platform can evolve further to meet the needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients and drive industry-wide adoption. With Aquiline managing approximately $12 billion in assets and having allocated around $7.4 billion across private equity, venture capital, and credit, the firm is well-positioned to enhance Archway’s capabilities. The acquisition not only highlights Aquiline's dedication to revolutionizing client experiences through advanced technology solutions but also reinforces its mission to provide powerful financial insights that support the success of its clients.
In addition to the acquisition, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC played a crucial role as financial advisor for Aquiline, while Ropes & Gray LLP provided legal counsel for the firm. Holland & Knight assisted SEI with legal representation during the transaction. This acquisition signals a broader trend in the financial services industry, where firms increasingly recognize the value of integrating technology with client services to stay competitive in the evolving landscape.