Hamilton Consulting Group to merge with Helena firm

Anderson ZurMuehlen, Montana’s largest owned and operated CPA and business consulting firm, will merge with Hamilton Consulting Group of Havre on July 1.

Anderson ZurMuehlen has more than 200 professionals in six Montana locations.

Hamilton Consulting Group, which will assume the Anderson ZurMuehlen name, employs eight professionals in Havre.

“This merger allows Anderson ZurMuehlen to more easily serve clients in the northeastern part of Montana,” said Don Laine, Anderson ZurMuehlen's CEO. “The collaboration of the combined firm will allow us to strengthen the current services provided to our clients, and offer them a greater array of value-added services.”

The merger brings together an alignment of staff and owners with representative strengths in Anderson ZurMuehlen’s core industry segments, including agriculture, local governments, nonprofit organizations, as well as small businesses.

“Hamilton Consulting Group is proud to be a part of the Anderson ZurMuehlen family” said Gordy Thompson, partner at Hamilton Consulting Group.

“The merger will not change our focus," he said. "We are eager to show our clients the new services we can provide and look forward to expanding the quality reputation that Anderson ZurMuehlen has obtained throughout Montana to the Northeastern part of the state.”

“I am personally excited about this merger” said Leonard Deppmeier, partner at Hamilton. "I have worked with the Havre staff for many years. As they become staff members of Anderson ZurMuehlen, I believe they will see the opportunities to have a very successful career and hopefully, they will exceed the level of success I have enjoyed.”