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RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture Acquires Russell + Mills Studios

June 25, 2024

Professional Services

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired Colorado-based Russell + Mills Studios to expand its landscape architecture, urban design, and master planning capabilities across the Rocky Mountain region. The acquisition strengthens RVi’s local presence in Colorado (Fort Collins and Denver) and broadens its public- and private-project capacity; terms were not disclosed.

Lathan McKee Architects (L&M Group) Acquires Lambert Ezell Durham Architecture (LED Architecture)

March 1, 2025

Professional Services

Lathan Associates Architects P.C. (doing business as Lathan McKee Architects), a member of the L&M Group and backed by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Lambert Ezell Durham Architecture, LLC (LED Architecture). LED, headquartered in Florence, Alabama, joins the L&M Group to expand the group's footprint and resources in Northern Alabama; the transaction closed August 1, 2025 with financing provided by First Eagle Alternative Credit.

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture Acquires Anderson Design

April 4, 2024

Engineering Services

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture has acquired Anderson Design to expand its landscape architecture, land planning, and parks/open-space design capabilities in the Southwest. Anderson Design will continue focusing on master-planned communities and mixed-use projects while integrating with RVi's team to strengthen delivery in Arizona and Texas; terms were not disclosed.

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Acquires Hughes Group Architects

May 23, 2023

Professional Services

Little Diversified Architectural Consulting has acquired Hughes Group Architects, a Sterling, Virginia-based architecture firm. The deal expands Little’s design capabilities in public safety, higher education, K‑12 and recreation facilities while strengthening its presence in the greater Washington, D.C. market.

Creative Planning Acquires Edmonds Duncan Registered Investment Advisors

October 1, 2024

Wealth Management

Creative Planning has acquired Lawrence, Kansas-based Edmonds Duncan Registered Investment Advisors, with the deal closing October 1 and six Edmonds Duncan employees joining Creative Planning. The acquisition adds roughly $550 million of AUM and expands Creative Planning's presence in Kansas while enabling Edmonds Duncan clients to access Creative Planning's broader suite of planning, investment, tax, trust and estate services.

Lathan Associates Acquires McKee & Associates and BDW Architects to Form Lathan McKee Architects

April 9, 2025

Professional Services

Lathan Associates Architects P.C., backed by Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has completed investments in McKee & Associates Architects, LLC and Barganier Davis Williams Architects Associated, LLC, combining Lathan and McKee as Lathan McKee Architects and adding BDW to the L&M Group. The deals, which closed April 9, 2025, create a consolidated K‑12 education architecture and design platform serving the Southeastern United States; financial terms were not disclosed.