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Credent Wealth Management Acquires TFG Advisors

July 10, 2025

Wealth Management

CX Institutional d/b/a Credent Wealth Management acquired TFG Advisors, a Michigan-based financial advisory firm with approximately $420 million in AUM and roughly 400 clients, adding Auburn Hills and Ann Arbor offices and bringing Credent close to $4.0 billion in AUM. The seven-member TFG team — including principals George Barnhart, Terry Hirsch, and Paul Reile — will join Credent; the deal supports TFG's succession plans and expands Credent's Midwest footprint.

Turf Masters Brands Acquires Brothers Pest Control

May 29, 2025

Environmental Services

Turf Masters Brands, Inc. has acquired Brothers Pest Control, a lawn care, tree care and pest control provider based in Land O' Lakes, Florida. The acquisition expands Turf Masters Brands' footprint into the west coast Florida / Tampa market and adds to its platform of recurring residential exterior services across 40 locations and 12 states.

Turf Care Supply Acquires Beaty Fertilizer

April 2, 2025

Agriculture

Turf Care Supply, a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Beaty Fertilizer, a family-owned manufacturer and blender of custom granular and liquid fertilizers for the turf & ornamental market. The add-on expands Turf Care's footprint in the Southeast United States, broadens its product portfolio and adds manufacturing capacity.

Carnegie Acquires Credo

February 2, 2025

Education

Carnegie has acquired Credo, a national higher education consulting firm known for presidential strategy, institutional planning, and student success programs. The acquisition expands Carnegie's service offering by integrating Credo's advisory capabilities and performance-based student success programs with Carnegie's branding, enrollment, and digital marketing solutions.

Crete Mechanical Group Acquires Majority Stake in Michigan Electric Company

July 18, 2023

Electrical Services

Crete Mechanical Group of Tampa, Florida acquired a majority stake in an unnamed Michigan-based electrical contracting company founded in 2005. The partnership adds over 50 specialized employees to Crete's partner network and expands Crete's geographic footprint and service offerings into Michigan; terms were not disclosed.

Crescendo Capital Partners Acquires Blair Duron Restoration

March 22, 2021

Construction

Crescendo Capital Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Blair Duron Restoration, LLC, a specialty flooring and concrete repair contractor headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina; the deal closed on March 12, 2021. Midwest Mezzanine provided subordinated debt to support the transaction, and Generational Equity advised Blair Duron as the sellers (the company's owners) exited.