Frazier & Deeter expands to Midwest with Copeland Buhl acquisition

The signal: Frazier & Deeter, classified as a mature-stage firm on Dealroom, is following a well-worn playbook in professional services — using acquisitions to bolt on regional coverage rather than building it from scratch. With accounting M&A accelerating amid persistent talent shortages and rising client expectations, mid-market firms that lack a national footprint risk becoming acquisition targets themselves.

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