National professional services firm consolidates its position in local market

RSM US LLP, a nationwide audit, tax and consulting services firm that serves middle-market companies, will now have offices on both sides of Tampa Bay thanks to the acquisition of St. Petersburg-based Gregory, Sharer & Stuart.

According to a news release, the deal is expected to close Oct. 1. When it does, GSS Managing Shareholder Jim Newman, the firm’s executive leadership committee and other shareholders will join RSM as partners. GSS will continue to operate at its existing office at 100 2nd Ave. S., Suite 600, St. Petersburg.