M&A Roundup
Three recent moves highlight continued consolidation and talent migration across tax, accounting, and advisory.
NDH Acquires McGowan Guntermann
NDH — known for tax, accounting, and advisory services — acquired McGowan Guntermann to expand its audit and assurance capabilities. The combination integrates McGowan Guntermann's team and resources into NDH's broader service platform, extending NDH's reach in the assurance space.
Kostelanetz Combines with Welty
Tax-law firm Kostelanetz & Fink LLP merged with Welty & Welty LLP, strengthening Kostelanetz's tax controversy and litigation practice. Welty's experience in civil and white-collar criminal defense rounds out the combined firm's capability, positioning it to support clients across more complex matters.
Avantax Adds Erin Hinzmann
Avantax, a tax-focused financial services provider, welcomed Erin Hinzmann to its team. Hinzmann brings deep fiduciary and individual taxation expertise and will contribute to Avantax's tax planning and compliance capabilities.
Implications
These moves illustrate two complementary consolidation patterns: firm-on-firm combinations that extend service capability, and strategic individual hires that fill specific expertise gaps. Both patterns continue to shape competitive dynamics across the tax-advisory landscape.