People: Jeremy Jennings has been promoted to a partner at Eide Bailly; he will assist in the leadership of the valuation practice … Francis A. Longstaff joins Boston-based The Analysis Group as an academic affiliate; he’s the Allstate Professor of Insurance and Finance at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and is known for his financial valuation models … Gillie McCreath joins New York-based Mazars USA LLP as a principal in the healthcare consulting group; he comes from the Big Four and has held leadership positions at major hospitals … Rachel Appleton joins Warren Averett, CPAs and Advisors as a senior associate in the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services group.

Firms: The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary; it’s holding a series of summits in major cities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil … Akron, Ohio-based Apple Growth Partners will open a new office in Canton, Ohio, in May … Cleveland-based CBIZ acquired InR Advisory Services, effective April 1; InR provides investment advisory services for public- and private-sector clients and nonprofits … Pennsylvania firm RKL LLP has a redesigned the firm’s website focusing on “real results” with an expanded portfolio of client case studies, actionable insights, and innovative solutions.

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