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IZEA Acquires Advocate Marketing Platform Zuberance

December 7, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA) acquired Zuberance, an advocate marketing software platform that helps brands build white-label advocate communities and generate user-generated content and referrals. The deal expands IZEA's marketing technology suite by adding customer advocacy capabilities that integrate with e-commerce platforms and Salesforce, complementing its influencer marketing offerings.

Creative Artists Agency Acquires ICM Partners

June 28, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has completed the acquisition of ICM Partners, combining ICM’s literary and sports capabilities with CAA’s global entertainment and sports platform to expand client representation and services. The deal integrates ICM’s roster and offices into CAA’s global network to broaden capabilities across film, television, publishing, live performance, and sports.

Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Bierschwale-Rees Insurance

December 30, 2025

Financial Services

Inszone Insurance Services has acquired Meyer & Rees, Inc., DBA Bierschwale-Rees Insurance, a long-established independent insurance agency based in Fredericksburg, Texas. The acquisition expands Inszone's Texas presence and brings the local agency access to Inszone's technology, broader markets, and operational resources while the Bierschwale-Rees team continues to operate from its Fredericksburg office.

Renaissance Acquires Insurance Services of the West (Insurance Agency Network / IAN)

October 14, 2025

Insurance

Renaissance, a national network for independent insurance agencies, has acquired the agency network business of Insurance Services of the West, LLC (doing business as Insurance Agency Network or IAN), which represents more than 70 member agencies and $400 million in premium volume. The deal expands Renaissance's national footprint into 12 additional states and gives IAN members access to Renaissance's carrier/market access, placement services, technology platforms (including new AI tools), and enhanced profit-share opportunities.

Edelman Financial Engines Acquires Erman Retirement Advisory

December 12, 2022

Financial Services

Edelman Financial Engines acquired Erman Retirement Advisory, a Seal Beach, California-based registered investment advisor, in a transaction that closed on December 12, 2022. The deal expands Edelman Financial Engines' nationwide advisor network and California presence while adding Erman's retirement-planning capabilities and roughly $210 million in client assets.

Risk Strategies Acquires IZALE Financial Group

August 8, 2023

Insurance

Risk Strategies, a national specialty insurance brokerage, has acquired IZALE Financial Group, LLC, an executive benefits and financial services advisory firm based in Elgin, Illinois. The acquisition is intended to expand Risk Strategies' capabilities in executive compensation, bank and credit union insurance solutions, and wealth liquidity advisory services; terms were not disclosed.