People: Mark Rupolo, CPA, ABV, PFS, has been admitted as a partner at Minneapolis-based Lurie LLP; he is the managing director of the firm’s Fort Myers, Fla., office and has more than 30 years of experience working with individuals and small businesses on all aspects of their accounting, taxes, and financial planning … Rand Gambrell, CPA, ABV, CFE, CFF, has been promoted to a managing director at BKD LLP; he is a member of BKD’s Forensics & Valuation Services in the firm’s Denver office, where he provides business valuation services, forensic accounting, economic damage analysis, fraud auditing, and bankruptcy and restructuring services and has served as an expert witness.

Firms: In a major deal expected to close this summer, New York City-based Marcum LLP is adding fellow New York City-based Friedman LLP; the combined firm will operate under the Marcum brand and employ nearly 3,400 staff members … St. Louis-based RubinBrown LLP is adding Kansas City, Mo.-based JMW & Associates, a firm that specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals and families, and family office groups, on tax and wealth planning services … Los Angeles-based MGO LLP has acquired San Rafael, Calif.-based Eckhoff & Co. CPAs and Advisors, which provides tax and accounting solutions to individuals and businesses throughout the San Francisco Bay area, including real estate entities and high-net-worth individuals.

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