Wipfli LLP announced that the partners and associates of Duluth-based Eikill & Schilling, Ltd. have joined the firm.

“While Wipfli has served businesses in Minnesota for many years, joining forces with Eikill & Schilling will give our combined firm an even stronger physical presence in Minnesota,� Rick Dreher, managing partner of Wipfli LLP, said in a news release.

“Eikill & Schilling’s partners and associates are very excited about this combination,� said Dean Ager, managing partner of Eikill & Schilling. “We see so many growth opportunities in our marketplace – aligning with Wipfli allows us to capitalize on those opportunities and gain access to additional services to help our clients to grow and prosper.�

Eikill & Schilling was established in 1898 and puts a special focus on nonprofit organizations and governmental entities. The firm has two offices in Minnesota and 31 partners and associates.

As a combined firm, Wipfli will have 22 U.S. offices, including four in Minnesota and 11 in Wisconsin, including one in Rice Lake.

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