Cerity Partners to Merge with Gilbert & Cook (Wealth Management)
September 18, 2026
Cerity Partners and Gilbert & Cook announced their intention to merge, effective at the end of September, with Gilbert & Cook operating under the Cerity Partners name. The deal expands Cerity Partners’ presence into Iowa and combines both firms’ wealth management capabilities for high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners.
- Buyers
- Cerity Partners
- Targets
- Gilbert & Cook
- Industry
- Wealth Management
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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