A group of firms is combining under the Richey May brand to create a national footprint and rank among the Top 50 Firms.

Elevate, a new family office-backed platform firm, made its first acquisition with TYS Advisors, effective Aug. 1.

Top 100 Firm Smith + Howard acquired Birmingham, Alabama-based Horton, Lee & Burnett, expanding its Southeast footprint.

Registered investment advisor Savant Wealth Management acquired PrairieView Partners, a CPA-led RIA based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Top 25 Firm based in New York is acquiring Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, a Regional Leader based in Chicago.

Modera Wealth Management acquired New Jersey-based accounting firm Ferrentino & Associates to expand its in-house tax capabilities.

Top 50 Firm Ascend acquired KSDT, effective Sept. 1, marking the firm's largest transaction to date.

The Top 50 Firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, is adding an energy consulting firm based in Austin.

Crete Professionals Alliance, based in Tampa, Florida, has added a San Diego, California-based provider of valuation and financial advisory services.