Stout Risius Ross Inc. (SRR), a financial advisory firm specializing in investment banking, valuation and financial opinions, and other dispute and forensic advisory services, has merged with the Texas-based HFBE Inc., an investment banking and valuation firm, effective Sept. 1, 2012.

The merger will provide a synergistic combination of client service and firm cultures, say principals from both firms in their recent announcement. SRR also hopes to “attract the best professionals” for long and diverse careers..