Aquiline, a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology, has completed its acquisition of SEI’s Family Office Services business, officially rebranding the unit as Archway effective June 30, 2025. This acquisition is aimed at enhancing Archway’s integrated technology and outsourced services that cater to the complex accounting, investment management, and reporting needs of ultra-high-net-worth families and financial intermediaries. Vincenzo La Ruffa, Managing Partner at Aquiline, emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure for family offices, stating, “The intricate nature of many family offices requires a robust infrastructure that can support the complexity of their wealth and investments.”
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He added that Aquiline is excited to invest in Archway to drive client success. Sandy Ewing, former Head of SEI’s Family Office Services, highlighted that Aquiline and SEI share a vision of transforming client experiences through innovative technology, expressing confidence that Aquiline will enhance the Archway Platform and expand its market reach. As of March 31, 2025, the Archway Platform supported $733 billion in assets. The transaction was advised by Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC for Aquiline, with legal counsel from Ropes & Gray LLP, while Holland & Knight served as legal counsel to SEI, underscoring the strategic significance of this deal for both firms.
