Buffalo, N.Y.-based IPA 100 firm Freed Maxick (FY25 net revenue of $68 million) has announced it joined its practice with Princeton, N.J.-based IPA 100 firm Withum (FY25 net revenue of $610.7 million). Freed Maxick’s 36 partners and approximately 325 team members will join the Withum roster and remain at their three locations in Buffalo, Rochester and Batavia, N.Y.

"Joining Withum is an exciting step toward immense opportunity for our people and our clients," says Richard J. Wright Jr, managing director at Freed Maxick. “This journey is built on trust earned—a value we’ll continue to uphold under the Withum brand. Withum’s business philosophy and culture align with this sentiment as a people-first, integrity-driven firm.”

Wright adds, “Our clients now have access to the resources of a nationally recognized team of business advisors and accountants—a luxury we’re excited to expand upon. Withum’s perspective complements our existing expertise, offering more expansive solutions in technology, automation, cyber and information security services, as well as enhanced tax and international service capabilities.”

Withum’s MP and CEO, Pat Walsh, shares similar sentiments about bringing the Western New York firm onboard. “This is a home run for both of our firms. Not only does it feel like we’ve been working together for years—a true culture fit—it positions us for stronger growth.” Walsh adds, “Freed Maxick elevates Withum’s presence as a national player in the healthcare space and is the bookend to our international practice with offices now along the Canadian border. Combining our skills in industrial and consumer products services will give our combined team an advantage when looking toward the future of U.S. manufacturing.” 

In addition to adding an expanded healthcare audit and consulting practice to Withum, enhanced industry strengths resulting from the Freed Maxick union include: financial services, manufacturing, professional services, higher education, not-for-profit, real estate and technology.