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Kurt Estes Named Among the Top 25 M&A Consultants & Leaders by The Consulting Report

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May 12 2025

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CHICAGO – May 12, 2025 – Sikich, a Chicago-based leading global technology-enabled professional services company, announced that Kurt Estes, principal, has been named one of the Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2025 by The Consulting Report. This designation honors the most impactful M&A leaders who drive strategic growth initiatives, help companies navigate complex deal structures and unlock long-term value in an increasingly competitive and globalized business environment.

Since joining Sikich in 2008, Kurt has helped drive the company’s growth strategy, overseeing more than 20 acquisitions and leading dozens of transactions for the company’s investment banking practice. Beyond his M&A work, Kurt is a prolific innovator with over 25 patents to his name.

“Kurt was my very first hire and, looking back, it remains one of the smartest decisions we’ve made,” said Sikich Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Geier. “He leads without ego, delivers results without flash and always keeps our mission and people front and center. This recognition is a fitting tribute to the impact he’s had on our company.”

The Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2025 were selected through a rigorous nomination process, considering each candidate’s career achievements, contributions to the M&A industry and ability to drive meaningful impact within their organizations.

For more on the Top 25 M&A Consultants and Leaders of 2025, visit here.

About Sikich

Sikich is a Chicago-based global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With approximately 2,000 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals.

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Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,900 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and is comprised of one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services* and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals. *Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 