Steve Rudnik
Head of Corporate Development, Wipfli Advisory LLC
Steve Rudnik is the head of corporate development at Wipfli, where he leads the firm’s mergers and acquisitions strategy and execution. He plays a central role in advancing Wipfli’s strategic plan by identifying, evaluating and executing opportunities that strengthen the firm’s capabilities, expand its reach and enhance the value delivered to clients.
With extensive experience building and scaling high‑performing M&A programs, Steve brings a disciplined and strategic approach to shaping Wipfli’s growth trajectory. He works closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure each opportunity supports the firm’s long‑term direction and contributes to a more integrated, efficient and future‑ready organization. His ability to guide complex decisions and create alignment across stakeholders helps Wipfli accelerate its momentum and pursue meaningful expansion.
Steve is energized by Wipfli’s commitment to innovation and its focus on delivering measurable impact for clients. He is dedicated to building on the firm’s strong foundation and helping shape its next chapter of strategic growth.
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Education
University of Notre Dame
- Bachelors of Business Administration, Accountancy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Masters of Accounting