Professional Services

Polsinelli Expands Private Equity M&A Practice, Adds Jon Beeman as KC Shareholder

Posted May 21, 2025 Polsinelli has expanded its Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice by adding Jon Beeman as a shareholder in Kansas City. Beeman advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and general corporate matters, according to a release.… more

Husch Blackwell Appoints Three Leadership Roles to Transformation Office

Posted May 21, 2025 Husch Blackwell announced three leadership appointments within its Transformation Office, a division of the firm that was established earlier this year. The new appointments include Sverre Roang, head of practice innovation; Thom Hutchison, director of data… more

National Insurance Producer Registry CEO Karen Hornig to Retire

Posted May 20, 2025 The National Insurance Producer Registry chief executive officer, Karen Stakem Hornig, will retire in June 2027. Hornig will have served over 12 years in her position as CEO of the Kansas City-based National Insurance Producer Registry… more

Mariner Independent Launches $1.3B Firm in California

Posted May 14, 2025 Overland Park-based firm Mariner announced the launch of Mosaic Value Partners, a $1.3 billion wealth management firm based in Aliso Viejo, California. Mosaic Value Partners (MVP) launched through Mariner Independent beginning April 24, supported by three… more

Populous Acquires Houston, TX-based OJB Landscape Architecture

Posted May 11, 2025 Kansas City-based Populous announced the acquisition of OJB Landscape Architecture. OJB will maintain its current studios and leadership while collaborating across Populous' network, according to a release. Populous has now grown to more than 950 employees… more

NAIC Names Jeffrey Johnston Next Chief Executive Officer

Posted May 11, 2025 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced that Jeffrey Johnston has been named its next chief executive officer. Johnston will be appointed CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective June 1. Johnston has… more

Hoefer Welker Opens Orlando Office, Announces Two Leadership Positions

Posted April 21, 2025 Kansas City-based architecture firm Hoefer Welker has opened a new location in Orlando, Florida. The firm also announced two new leadership promotions in addition to the new office. Beth Hiltonen is now the managing principal for… more

Keen Wealth Advisors Receives Capital Investment from Emigrant Partners

Posted April 9, 2026 Overland Park-based Keen Wealth Advisors has landed a new majority investor, wealth management firm Emigrant Partners. Emigrant Partners holds a minority, non-voting position in the Overland Park firm. Following the investment, Keen will operate independently with… more

Spencer Fane to Combine with Conner & Winters, Adds 75 Attorneys

Posted April 8, 2026 Kansas City-based Spencer Fane will add 75 attorneys to its roster following its announcement to combine with Conner & Winters, LLP. The firms will officially combine effective July 1, according to a Wednesday release. This combination… more

Creative Planning Enters London Market with Acquisition of Maseco LLP

Posted March 26, 2026 Overland Park-based Creative Planning announced its plans to acquire Maseco LLP, a firm headquartered in London. Creative Planning’s acquisition deal is currently subject to regulatory approval. If the deal passes, the acquisition will add 123 employees… more