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Add-on·Financial/Wealth Management·June 22, 2026

Maridea Wealth Management adds Ashford

The deal establishes Maridea's first Florida practice and adds a female-led wealth management and retirement advisory firm with about $180 million in client assets.

Takeaways

  • Ashford Investment Advisors is a wealth management and retirement advisory firm.
  • Maridea Wealth Management is acquiring Ashford Investment Advisors.
  • The target serves individuals, families, and business owners across Florida.
BuyerMaridea Wealth Management
TargetAshford Investment Advisors
SellerKathleen Dulko
TypeAdd-on
GeographyFlorida
IndustryFinancial
Sub-sectorWealth Management

Maridea Wealth Management has acquired Ashford Investment Advisors, a Daytona Beach, Florida-based registered investment advisory firm focused on wealth management and retirement planning.

Ashford oversees approximately $180 million in client assets and is led by Kathleen Dulko, who purchased the practice from her parents, founders Mike and Sue Walsh, and continued its community presence.

The transaction gives Maridea its first location in Florida, extending a national platform that now counts eight offices and more than 50 professionals managing roughly $1 billion in assets.

“Kathleen is exactly the kind of advisor and entrepreneur we want more of in this industry,” said Mier Wang, Founder and CEO of Maridea.

Republic Capital Group served as exclusive advisor to Ashford Investment Advisors.