Smithbucklin Acquires McKinley Advisors
March 6, 2026
Smithbucklin has acquired McKinley Advisors, an association consultancy focused on research, strategy, governance, and business transformation. The deal combines McKinley’s research-based advisory capabilities with Smithbucklin’s association management, education, and event services platform, supported by 360 Live Media.
- Buyers
- Smithbucklin
- Targets
- McKinley Advisors
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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