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Professional Services


Tortoise Capital Advisors Selects Brett Wright as New CRO

Posted September 24, 2024 Overland Park-based Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC has found its new chief revenue officer. Tortoise Capital Advisors, an investment company that primarily operates in the energy and power infrastructure sectors, announced Brett Wright as the new chief… more

The Retirement Planning Group Acquires Firm with $185M in AUM

Posted September 24, 2024 Leawood-based The Retirement Planning Group has acquired Parrott Wealth Management, LLC, adding over $180 million in assets. Based in Austin, Parrott Wealth Management operates approximately $185 million in assets under management, as of December 31, 2023.… more

Black & Veatch Hires Ashley Davidson as Senior Vice President, CMO

Posted September 23, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch announced Ashley Davidson will join the company as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Davidson will spearhead the company’s global marketing strategy and support commercial growth and client engagement, according… more

Bank of Blue Valley Founder Bob Regnier Joins Hawthorn Bank Board of Directors

Posted September 5, 2024 Hawthorn Bank announced that Bob Regnier, founder of Bank of Blue Valley, would join the Board of Directors and help guide the bank’s strategy in the Kansas City metro. Regnier joins the board of Hawthorn Bank… more

CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. Merges with Illinois Bank for $917M

Posted August 27, 2024 Leawood-based CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. will merge with Illinois-based First Busey Corporation in an all-stock deal valued at around $917 million. The two banks jointly announced that both parties had signed a definitive agreement, which will have… more

Black & Veatch Sells Business to Dycom Industries for $150M

Posted August 23, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business for $150 million. Dycom Industries, Inc., announced it acquired the business in a strategic move to address growth opportunities in wireless network… more

Lathrop GPM to Merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, Adds 62 Attorneys

Posted August 21, 2024 Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM announced it will merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, a deal that will bring about a national law firm with 360 attorneys. Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley will officially combine, effective Oct. 1,… more

Spencer Fane Acquires New Mexico-based Montgomery & Andrews

Posted August 12, 2024 Spencer Fane LLP announced it will combine with New Mexico firm, Montgomery & Andrews PA, adding 11 new attorneys to Spencer Fane. Following the combination, Spencer Fane will offer its services through a network of more… more

Lockton Names Tim Ryan President of U.S. Operations

Posted August 12, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton Cos. announced today Tim Ryan has been appointed as the company’s U.S. president. Ryan began his new role effective immediately on Wednesday, August, 7. Ryan will report to Ron Lockton, chairman and CEO… more

Prime Capital Investment Advisors Adopts New Brand

Posted July 12, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Investment Advisors announced it will change its name to Prime Capital Financial to better reflect the company’s services. Prime Capital Financial's decision to rebrand was made to “ reflect that Prime Capital… more