Focus Expands Business Management Offering with Acquisition of ML Management Partners

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – November 6, 2026 – Focus Financial Partners Inc. (“Focus”), a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated [business management, wealth management and family office services, announced today that ML Management Partners, LLC (“MLM”) has joined Focus in a transaction that closed on November 1, 2026.

“Focus is a leading investor in the business management industry, and the scale, quality and growth of our business management portfolio is exceptional. This transaction is an important step in the evolution of our business management strategy, and a direct reflection of our continued commitment to investing in the talent, resources and specialized solutions that have made us a leading player in the industry,” said Travis Danysh, Chief Strategy Officer at Focus. “MLM is a premier firm and we look forward to working with the team to grow the business, serve more clients and raise the standard for what defines best-in-class business management. We are excited to welcome MLM to the Focus team and are excited to see what we can accomplish together.” 
Founded in 1988 and originally serving primarily comedians, MLM provides a comprehensive suite of business management services to clients in the television and film industries, including on-and-off camera talent and behind the scenes creatives, producers, directors, writers, industry executives and other entertainers, as well as family office services to high-net-worth individuals. MLM operates out of offices in New York City and Los Angeles.

“Over the past three decades, MLM has built a reputation as being a trusted advisor to some of the entertainment industry’s most successful professionals,” said Mark Landesman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MLM. “We know that Focus shares our commitment to clients. This acquisition is a natural next step to allow us to continue providing the same level of service that our clients deserve and have come to expect from us, but now with access to the even greater resources and infrastructure of Focus to further enhance our services to our clients.”

About Focus Financial Partners Inc.
 

Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. As of June 30, 2026, Focus collectively had more than $550 billion in advised assets. To learn more about Focus, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

 
About ML Management Partners

ML Management Partners is a New York City-based business management firm with a satellite office in Los Angeles. Launched in 1988 by Mark Landesman, MLM specializes in providing business management and family office services to individuals and businesses in the entertainment industry, as well as other high-net-worth individuals.

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