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Sapient Enhances Capabilities with Wealthgate Acquisition

On November 10, 2026, Sapient Capital, a renowned independent wealth advisory firm, announced its acquisition of Wealthgate Trust Company, LLC, a trust company licensed in Nevada. This strategic move aims to bolster Sapient’s Family Office Solutions, thereby augmenting its ability to provide comprehensive services specifically designed for multi-generational families, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and various foundations.

With the financial landscape growing increasingly intricate, maintaining structured trust formations is vital for preserving wealth, ensuring smooth generational transitions, and tackling long-term governance challenges. By bringing Wealthgate under its umbrella, Sapient is set to enhance its institutional trustee capacity, which complements the firm's current investment management and wealth strategy offerings. This acquisition allows clients to benefit from a more integrated experience, handling multiple aspects of wealth management seamlessly through a single advisory relationship.

Founded in 2019, Wealthgate Trust Company operates within one of the United States' top-ranked trust jurisdictions recognized for its liberal trust laws and administrative adaptability. The firm, headquartered in Las Vegas, employs a planning-focused, attorney-guided approach to facilitate sophisticated trust structures. Wealthgate focuses on personalized trustee and trust administration services, ensuring that families receive thoughtful and relevant support for their unique financial needs.

Following the accession of Wealthgate, Sapient has the option of providing in-house successor trustee services. This is particularly beneficial for families already utilizing Sapient's advisory services, as they can now have a dedicated trustee, fostering continuity and stability across generations. This approach leads to fewer disruptions that typically arise from transitioning trust responsibilities to external financial institutions.

James Rooney, CEO of Sapient, expressed his enthusiasm following the acquisition, stating, “As the complexities of our clients’ financial situations evolve, we are committed to enhancing our services to meet their needs in a more cohesive manner. Wealthgate represents a natural progression in our capabilities, further amplifying our Family Office Solutions.” Rooney highlighted the firm’s vision of providing a broader spectrum of coordinated services, excited about the value this union will create for families.

Alex Paul, the founder and CEO of Wealthgate, echoed these sentiments by emphasizing the shared commitment to offering personalized trust administration. “Joining forces with Sapient allows us to uphold our mission of thoughtful service while integrating our trustee expertise with a larger team specializing in investment, tax, and estate management.” Paul expressed optimism for what this merger means for their client families, indicating a more robust and collective set of services moving forward.

The financial advisory firm Raymond James & Associates, Inc. acted as the financial advisor to Wealthgate during the acquisition process.

About Sapient Capital

Founded to serve the nuanced requirements of multi-generational families and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, Sapient Capital’s mission revolves around creating lasting advisory relationships based on trust, transparency, and achieving meaningful results. Headquartered in Indianapolis, with offices spread across major cities like New York, Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles, the firm is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment advisor.

About Wealthgate Trust Company

Wealthgate Trust Company, established in 2019 and based in Las Vegas, specializes in offering trustee and trust administration services to ultra-high-net-worth multi-generational families, ensuring meticulous navigation of complex trust structures. The combination of Wealthgate’s expertise with Sapient’s extensive wealth management background sets the stage for enhanced, integrated service delivery to clients, thereby enriching their overall financial management experience.