Rehmann expands finance, accounting solutions with acquisition

Randy Rupp. Courtesy Rehmann

A financial services and advisory firm is joining forces with another firm.

Rehmann Group earlier this month announced its acquisition of Rivertown Finance, effective Dec. 1. The new addition will expand Rehmann’s finance and accounting client solutions.

Rivertown Finance is owned by Roxanne Dudicz, who will assume a principal role at Rehmann and will be a member of the accounting solutions executive team.

“Roxanne and the talented associates at Rivertown Finance are welcome additions to our Rehmann team in Grand Rapids,” said Randy Rupp, CEO of Rehmann. “Bringing together our resources and experience will serve our clients well as we continue with our growth trajectory.”

Founded in 2005, Rivertown Finance is a professional bookkeeping and reporting firm that works with high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit and for-profit entities. The firm’s main office is located in Grand Rapids, although additional team members provide client services nationwide.

“We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to be part of a large firm, with similar core values and an excellent reputation,” Dudicz said. “Rehmann will provide our team with extended capabilities and our clients with a breadth of new expertise, ultimately making a greater impact on our community.”

The rest of Rivertown Finance’s team members will stay on as part of the Rehmann Grand Rapids team.

Rivertown Finance’s clients will gain access to additional services through Rehmann, including outsourcing, tax planning and preparation and wealth management.

The new expansion of services comes as Rehmann prepares to usher in its new CEO, Stacie Kwaiser, who will succeed Rupp on Jan. 1.

“Under Randy’s leadership, Rehmann has been recognized by clients and associates for our ceaseless commitment to both,” Kwaiser said in April. “I’m excited to become the next CEO of Rehmann at a time when we are stronger than ever.”