Andersen adds Reilly, Fisher & Solomon; and Platform Advisors acquires Silver+Co.
Andersen adds Reilly, Fisher & Solomon
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The deal will add 19 tax professionals and four managing directors from Reilly, Fisher & Solomon, who are joining as managing directors and employees of Andersen Tax LLC. The Tampa office will be Andersen's second in Florida in addition to West Palm Beach. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Reilly, Fisher & Solomon offers services in real estate and partnership taxation, S corporation and individual taxation, estate planning, trust taxation, business valuation and investment advice.
The expansion to Tampa is the latest part of Andersen's ambitious growth strategy in the U.S. and abroad. In the past year, the firm has grown its presence in the Midwest, Pennsylvania and Southern California, as well as launching a
Andersen has been expanding rapidly around the world since a group of partners from WTAS
"Our client base in Florida, including high-net-worth individuals and large businesses, continues to grow, making Tampa an ideal extension of our global platform," said Vorsatz in a statement Tuesday. "From the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Ocean, Floridians will have access to our independent tax guidance and a variety of multidisciplinary professional services, along with the high quality and service that our clients have come to expect from Andersen."
In January, Andersen added
Andersen has more than 2,000 personnel and close to 300 managing directors in the U.S.
Platform Advisors acquires Silver+Co
Silver+Co specializes in the restaurant and food service industry, along with labor and tax regulation in the service space.
"We have always prided ourselves on taking a hands-on approach with our clients and partners, and it's gratifying to join an organization with similar values," said Ira Friedman, former principal of Silver+Co., in a statement. "Now as a part of Platform, we can continue providing valuable insights and support to help restaurants thrive, minimize tax liabilities and more with the best-in-class advisors, network and collaboration that Platform has to offer."
Platform Accounting Group acquires and supports boutique accounting and professional services teams across the country, with 28 locally branded firms.
Earlier this year, Platform