MCF Advisors, LLC (“MCF”), a Kentucky-based registered investment adviser (“RIA”) serving families, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors, announced today that it has acquired Hoff Bujnoch & Associates (“HBA”), a Newport, Kentucky-based wealth management firm overseeing approximately $250 million in assets under management (“AUM”). The acquisition expands MCF’s presence in the Northern Kentucky market and adds to the firm’s financial planning and wealth management capabilities.
Led by Digger Bujnoch, CFP®, HBA operates through a planning-led and relationship-focused service model. By joining MCF, HBA will gain access to an expanded platform spanning investment oversight, tax and estate planning resources, retirement planning support and business-owner planning solutions. Digger joins MCF as Senior Financial Advisor and Partner and will be joined by his entire team at MCF. Together, they will continue serving clients and strengthening the multi-generational client relationships they have built over many years.
“MCF is pleased to welcome Digger and the HBA team to the firm,” said Dave Harris, CEO and Managing Partner at MCF. “Their strong commitment to clients, enduring client relationships and collaborative approach to financial planning align closely with MCF’s values. Bringing on their team deepens MCF’s presence in Northern Kentucky while supporting the firm’s disciplined and intentional growth strategy.”
“Getting to know the MCF leadership team and the strength of MCF’s business model made the decision to join the firm an easy one,” said Digger, Owner and Financial Advisor at HBA. “MCF’s outstanding platform and comprehensive resources will empower us to deliver even greater value to the families we serve.”
The transaction closed on April 29, 2026, marking MCF’s third acquisition since partnering with Wealth Partners Capital Group (“WPCG”) and the Aspire Holdings platform of HGGC in March 2025. It further reflects the firm’s focus on intentional growth that prioritizes culture, continuity and long-term advisor partnership.
“HBA is an excellent addition to MCF,” said Nick Trepp, Partner and Head of Corporate Development at WPCG. “Digger and his team embody the kind of client-first culture and long-term thinking that makes for an exceptional fit with MCF. WPCG is excited to see MCF continue to grow with the inclusion of such a talented team.”
Firms interested in learning more about MCF and its approach to supporting advisors through long-term partnership and award-winning culture can visit MCFAdvisors.com.
About MCF Advisors
MCF Advisors, LLC (“MCF”) is an investment management firm headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, providing comprehensive wealth management for individuals, families, and business owners alongside institutional advisory services for retirement plans and organizations. Founded in 2004, the firm oversees $4.68 billion (as of March 31, 2026) in assets and supports clients through a comprehensive, team-based approach that extends beyond portfolio management. MCF is structured to support long-term advisor partnership, continuity, and leadership development, providing a stable, scalable platform for both clients and professionals. The firm has been named among the Best Places to Work in Kentucky for seven consecutive years and regularly appears in Financial Advisor Magazine’s Top Registered Investment Advisors Ranking. For more information, visit MCFAdvisors.com.
About Wealth Partners Capital Group
Wealth Partners Capital Group (“WPCG”) is a financial services holding company, which invests in and partners with select leading wealth management firms. WPCG’s mission is to use its capital, strategic M&A expertise and organic growth capabilities to help its partner firms grow.
WPCG identifies, values and negotiates with wealth advisory practices for its partners to acquire and integrate. For more information, please visit www.wealthpcg.com.
About HGGC
HGGC is a values-driven, partnership-focused private investment firm. The firm’s ecosystem of investors, operators, and professionals are united by the shared mission to develop leading enterprises and build long term value together. HGGC invests in technology, business services, financial services and consumer enterprises generally valued between $200M – $1.5B. The firm is based in Palo Alto, CA and manages over $8 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2025). HGGC makes investments in RIAs via its Aspire Holdings platform, which is targeting $300 million of total investment in the space. More information, including a complete list of current and former investments, is available at www.hggc.com.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
MCF Advisors, LLC is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Act of 1940, for more information visit https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
HGGC, LLC is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Act of 1940, for more information visit https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
HBA will receive financial consideration in connection with the transaction, which creates a financial interest in the completion of the acquisition.
MCF Advisors has been named “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” for seven years in a row from 2019 to 2025. The award is sponsored by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM), and a rotating third-party sponsor (Lifestyle Health Plans 2019; ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company 2020 – 2023; CHI St. Joseph Health 2024-2025). The selection process, managed by Workforce Research Group, is based on an assessment of the company’s employee policies and procedures and the results of an internal employee survey. Awards for 2025 were announced at an awards banquet held on May 22, 2025, and requires a payment to cover the cost of attendance. No payment was required for participating in the survey, however, MCF is a dues paying member of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM). Additional details about the award process can be found here: https://mcfadvisors.com/awardsandrecognition.
MCF Advisors has been ranked on Financial Advisor Magazine’s RIA survey for the years 2019 through 2025. Financial Advisor Magazine’s (“FA” or “FA’s”) ranking is based on assets under management at year end for independent RIA firms that file their own ADV with the SEC and provide financial planning and related services to individual clients. Firms must have at least $500 million in assets under management as of December 31 the previous year to be included in the print edition of Financial Advisor Magazine’s current year RIA survey. MCF receives an email invitation to participate in FA’s annual nationwide RIA ranking survey. The survey review included information provided by MCF, as well as public data available through the firm’s ADV filing. No payment was required for participating in the survey. FA’s 2025 rankings were announced on July 11, 2025. After receiving notice of inclusion in the list and list publication, MCF elected not to pay for electronic use or hard copy reprints. Additional details about the award process can be found here: https://mcfadvisors.com/awardsandrecognition.
Rankings and/or recognition by unaffiliated rating services and/or publications should not be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if MCF is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services, nor should it be construed as a current or past testimonial or endorsement of MCF by any of its clients or third-party entities. Rankings published by magazines, and others, generally base their selections exclusively on information prepared and/or submitted by the recognized adviser. Rankings are generally limited to participating advisers. Working with a highly-rated advisor does not ensure that a client or prospective client will experience a higher level of satisfaction or performance.
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