Rockford, Ill.-based RIA Savant Wealth Management has announced its largest acquisition to date.

Savant acquired $3.3 billion AUM Atlanta-based fee-only Capital Directions, according to a company announcement on Tuesday.

“Capital Directions presented us with a unique opportunity to not only to serve traditional wealth management clients, but also to help other financial advisory firms and CPA firms offer best-in-class services to their clients, supporting our vision of improving a million lives,” said Brent Brodeski, Savant’s CEO, in released comments. “We will also benefit from Capital Directions’ Retirement Plan Services program, which will help strengthen Savant’s differentiated offering in that area.”

With 25 employees, Capital Directions offers a turnkey asset management platform for CPA firms that includes portfolio management, chief investment officer, back-office administration, technology, practice management resources and prospecting assistance, according to the announcement. The firm’s clients include individuals, families, pensions and corporations.

Members of the Capital Directions team, including CEO Dennis Covington, Managing Director Terry Hartigan, CIO John McMillen and Director of Financial Planning Richard O’Donnell will become equity owners in Savant.

“We have been successful growing our business and could have chosen to stay the course,” said Covington in released comments. “However, by partnering with Savant, we can enhance the client experience, expand opportunities for our team including equity opportunities, and grow faster all while remaining independent. In addition, by combining Capital Directions’ and Savant’s TAMP and retirement plan businesses, it will create scale benefits and enhance the capabilities we offer clients.”

The deal expands Savant’s footprint to 26 offices in 10 states and its AUM to nearly $18 billion, the announcement said. It marks Savant's first acquisition since adding Patrick Lawlor, former president and head of M&A at The Mather Group, to its leadership as head of mergers and acqusitions earlier this month.