10 NOV 2025 / M&A UPDATES

Insero Advisors Expands with Acquisition of DeMott & Smith CPAs

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Insero Advisors LLC, a Rochester, NY-based firm, has acquired local accounting, tax, and advisory firm DeMott & Smith CPAs, enhancing Insero's tax compliance and advisory capabilities and its presence in upstate New York. The acquisition will see Insero add 12 team members, including two partners, and the firms highlight shared values and commitment to personal service as key benefits of the merger.

Rochester, N.Y.-based firm Insero Advisors LLC has acquired DeMott & Smith CPAs, a fellow Rochester-based accounting, tax, and advisory firm founded in 1988. The move strengthens Insero’s presence across upstate New York and enhances its tax compliance and advisory capabilities.

Through the acquisition, Insero will add 12 team members, including two partners, to its roster of approximately 150 professionals across Rochester and Ithaca.

“Insero has always been committed to helping our clients succeed by providing solutions that address their unique challenges and opportunities,” said Nancy Catarisano, CEO of Insero. “We’re thrilled to welcome the DeMott & Smith team and clients into the Insero family.”

Incoming partners Jason DeLaurentiis and Ben Dobrzynski emphasized the firms’ shared values and commitment to personalized service. “This combination creates a stronger foundation for the future, offering greater value, continuity, and expertise to our clients for years to come,” Dobrzynski said.

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