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Freed Maxick, P.C. Merges with Withum

On August 1, 2025, Freed Maxick, P.C., a well-known public accounting and business advisory firm from Buffalo, New York, announced its strategic merger with WithumSmith+Brown, PC, commonly known as Withum. This significant move marks an important development in the accounting and advisory services landscape, particularly in Upstate and Western New York.

The merger not only integrates Freed Maxick’s robust team of 36 partners and approximately 325 professionals into Withum, a esteemed CPA and advisory firm recognized nationally, but it also solidifies Withum’s presence in the healthcare sector, among others. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Withum has been recognized as one of the top 25 firms in the country, boasting 27 offices and impressive annual revenues of $606 million.

Richard J. Wright Jr., the Managing Director at Freed Maxick, hailed the merger as an exciting opportunity for both employees and clients. He emphasized the long-standing trust that formed the foundation of this union and underscored that clients would now have access to an expanded array of top-tier resources and expertise. “It’s about providing premium service in technology, automation, cybersecurity, and enhanced tax capabilities,” Wright commented. The synergy between Freed Maxick’s expertise and Withum’s extensive resources is expected to create broadened service offerings that better address modern market challenges.

Withum's CEO, Pat Walsh, also expressed enthusiasm about the merger, referring to it as a