Russell Reynolds Associates Acquires Kilberry

Russell Reynolds Associates Acquires Savage Partners

November 15, 2023

Professional Services

Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates has acquired Savage Partners, a boutique executive search firm serving growth-equity and private-equity backed software companies. The Savage Partners team will join RRA's Boston and Miami offices to deepen RRA's capabilities in leadership advisory for growth-oriented technology companies.

Mercer Advisors Acquires Kiely Wealth Advisory Group

October 1, 2024

Financial Services

Mercer Global Advisors, Inc. (Mercer Advisors) has acquired Kiely Wealth Advisory Group (KWAG), a North Carolina-based registered investment adviser with $523 million in assets under management and 530+ clients. The deal expands Mercer’s presence in North Carolina and gives KWAG clients access to Mercer’s broader suite of wealth, estate, tax and insurance planning services. Cambridge International Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to KWAG.

Grace Hill Acquires Kingsley Associates

January 21, 2020

Real Estate

Grace Hill announced the acquisition of Kingsley Associates on January 21, 2020, combining Grace Hill’s talent performance and training solutions with Kingsley’s customer insights, survey and benchmarking capabilities for the real estate industry. The deal is intended to connect resident and tenant insights to team performance, enhancing Grace Hill’s offerings for multifamily and commercial property managers, owners, and investors.

PKF O'Connor Davies Acquires Rainer & Company

June 2, 2025

Accounting & Tax

PKF O'Connor Davies announced the addition of Philadelphia-area Rainer & Company into its national accounting, tax and advisory platform. The four-shareholder firm—with 25 staff—will expand PKF O'Connor Davies' regional presence and deepen capabilities across industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing and employee retirement plans.

B. Riley Financial Acquires Farber Corporate Division (Now B. Riley Farber)

February 22, 2023

Financial Services

B. Riley Financial, Inc. has acquired the corporate division of Farber and rebranded it as B. Riley Farber. The acquisition expands B. Riley’s advisory capabilities and provides Farber with greater access to B. Riley’s cross-platform services and North American market reach, particularly across Canada.

Accenture Acquires Organization Design Consultancy Kates Kesler

May 6, 2020

Consulting

Accenture has acquired Kates Kesler, a New York City–based organization design consultancy, to bolster its Talent & Organization / Human Potential practice with new methodologies and experts. The acquisition is intended to expand Accenture's C-suite offerings in organization design, people experience and leadership development; terms were not disclosed.