Patrick Cosgrove

Patrick Cosgrove is a director in Wipfli’s corporate development practice based in Chicago. He leads mergers and acquisitions sourcing and origination efforts, identifying opportunities and building relationships that support the firm’s strategic growth. His work focuses on prospective partnerships across the accounting, advisory and consulting industries.

Patrick works with firm owners and leaders to explore their growth objectives and assess alignment with Wipfli. His responsibilities include market research, acquisition pipeline development, and opportunity evaluation. He collaborates with corporate development leadership and firm executives to advance opportunities that align with Wipfli’s strategy.

Through these conversations, Patrick helps prospective partners explore how joining Wipfli can broaden their service offerings and create opportunities for their professionals. His relationship-driven approach connects discussions about growth, talent and succession with the capabilities firms need to serve their clients.