April 1, 2026 – Pillar+Aught advised NBC Bancorp, Inc., a New York-based national bank, in its strategic merger combination with Ballston Spa Bancorp.  The merger was completed on April 1, 2026.  Co-founder Ken Rollins led the Pillar+Aught team, which included Jeff Kaylor and Hannah Pasco.

The press release announcing the successful completion of the transaction can be found here:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401703980/en/Ballston-Spa-Bancorp-Inc.-and-NBC-Bancorp-Inc.-Complete-Strategic-Merger

December 31, 2025 – Pillar+Aught advised The Kafafian Group, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based bank consulting group with an emphasis on strategic planning, performance measurement, and operations consulting, in its strategic acquisition by Wolf & Company, P.C., a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm. Co-founder Ken Rollins led the Pillar+Aught team, which included Angela McGowan and Hannah Pasco.

The press release announcing the transaction can be found here:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260105572055/en/Wolf-Company-Expands-Bank-and-Credit-Union-Advisory-Capabilities-With-Strategic-Acquisition

 

February 21, 2025 – Pillar+Aught advised Core Business Solutions, Inc. as legal counsel in connection with its recent acquisition by LRQA.  Co-founder Kevin Gold led the Pillar+Aught team along with Angela McGowan, Jeff Kaylor and Hannah Pasco.