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Cerity Partners Merges with Gilbert & Cook, Building on More Than 30 Years Serving Clients and Families in Iowa

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The merger brings together two relationship-driven wealth management firms with shared core values and a commitment to long-term client service.

CHICAGO and DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cerity Partners and Gilbert & Cook today announced their intention to merge, effective at the end of September. Cerity Partners is a leading independent wealth management and investment advisory firm with offices nationwide. Gilbert & Cook is a respected wealth management firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Through the merger, Gilbert & Cook will operate under the Cerity Partners name, enhancing access to an extensive suite of wealth management services, including financial planning, investment management, business owner advisory, multigenerational estate planning, private family office services, divorce financial planning, and private markets investing. This partnership marks Cerity Partners’ entry into the Iowa market and brings together two client-focused firms united by a shared commitment to personalized advice, deep relationships, and high-quality service.

Founded in 1993, Gilbert & Cook has earned national recognition serving individuals, families and business owners with an integrated, client-centered approach to financial planning, investment management and sophisticated wealth strategies. The firm will contribute approximately $2 billion in assets under management to Cerity Partners.

“This partnership represents an exciting milestone for both firms,” said Claire O’Keefe, Partner & Head of Partner Development at Cerity Partners. “Gilbert & Cook has built an outstanding reputation based on trust, expertise, and an unwavering dedication to their clients. By bringing our firms together, we are strengthening our ability to deliver deeply personalized, integrated wealth advice while expanding our reach into the Des Moines community. We’re thrilled to welcome our talented new partners and colleagues to Cerity Partners and look forward to the impact we will make together for many years to come.” 

“For more than 30 years, our mission has been centered on building relationships—with our clients, with one another, and with the community we are proud to call home—to help clients navigate life’s financial decisions through trusted and thoughtful guidance,” said Linda Cook, Founder & Managing Partner of Gilbert & Cook. “Joining Cerity Partners is a natural next step in that journey. At the heart of the decision to join Cerity Partners was a strong alignment in values and philosophy. This partnership allows us to preserve the values and personalized service our clients have always counted on while opening the door to expanded resources, specialized resources and experience, and new opportunities. We’re incredibly excited about the future and what this means for our clients, our team, and the broader community we serve.” 

Together, Cerity Partners and Gilbert & Cook will continue to deliver the high-touch, relationship-driven experience clients expect while providing access to an even broader range of capabilities designed to help individuals, families, and business owners achieve their financial goals with confidence. Expanded resources include financial planning, investment management, tax, estate planning, business owner advisory and private family office services.

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Houlihan Lokey is representing Gilbert & Cook in this combination, and Sissel Law is providing legal counsel. Lowenstein Sandler is providing legal counsel to Cerity Partners in this combination.

About Cerity Partners
Founded in 2009, Cerity Partners is a nationally recognized wealth management firm serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, business owners, and institutions with an extensive range of financial planning, investment, tax, and retirement solutions. Learn more at ceritypartners.com.

About Gilbert & Cook
Founded in 1993 and based in West Des Moines, Iowa, Gilbert & Cook is a wealth management firm dedicated to empowering clients to Live a Life of Abundance®. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, business owner consultation, generational estate planning, private family office services, divorce financial planning, and private markets investing to individuals, families, and business owners. Learn more at gilbertcook.com.

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Accredit Solutions Launches Accredit Induct to Turn Workforce Readiness into an Access Decision

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New operational readiness product links identity, induction, credentialing and access control, enabling organizations to enforce “no induction, no access” before credentials are issued.

Accredit Solutions, the global identity, credentialing and workforce access technology provider, today announced the launch of Accredit Induct .

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Organizations across sport, live entertainment, government and major events face growing pressure to prove that people entering their environments are trained, authorized and ready for their roles. Yet many still manage induction and compliance through disconnected PDFs, spreadsheets, emails, supplier records and standalone learning systems.

These approaches may support training delivery, but often leave a gap between completion and control. Organizations may know induction content has been issued, yet struggle to prove in real time whether the right person has completed the right requirements before credentials or access are granted.

Accredit Induct closes that gap.

Built on the Accredit Platform and aligned with the Accredit OS operating model, Accredit Induct enables organizations to assign role-based requirements, deliver digital induction and compliance content, track completion in real time and enforce completion before credentials or access permissions are issued. In simple terms: no induction, no access.

Unlike a traditional Learning Management System, Accredit Induct connects induction status directly to an individual’s identity, credential record and access permissions. Completion is not simply recorded; it can become a condition of credential approval and entry.

“Induction has too often been treated as a separate administrative exercise, but it shouldn’t sit separately from the access decision,” said Peder Berg, CEO of Accredit Solutions. “Accredit Induct connects identity, readiness and credentialing in one workflow, so organizations can ensure the right requirements are met before access is approved.”

The platform enables organizations to:

Prevent credential issuance until mandatory training is complete.Maintain one identity record across induction, credentialing and access.Assign requirements by role, organization, event or credential type.Track completion across individuals, teams and suppliers in real time.Manage expiry dates, refresher training and recurring obligations.Create auditable compliance records.See who is ready, who is incomplete and what action is required.

“Knowing who is onsite is important,” added Berg. “Knowing they are trained, authorized and ready for their role is becoming just as critical.”

Learn more about Accredit Induct .

About Accredit Solutions

Accredit Solutions is a global accreditation and access management technology provider, helping operations and security leaders achieve complete ownership of accreditation, access management and workforce readiness. Supporting major events, venues, sports organisations, government agencies and critical infrastructure operators worldwide, Accredit Solutions delivers efficiency at every level, enabling leaders to operate with confidence under pressure.

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Koning Health Announces Australian Regulatory Approval for Koning Breast CT System

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Koning Breast CT System added to the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, enabling commercial supply in Australia

NORCROSS, Ga., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Koning Health, a global leader in advanced breast imaging technology, today announced that the Koning Breast CT System has been successfully included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), marking an important regulatory milestone for the company’s expansion into the Australian market.

Koning Breast CT added to the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (TGA), enabling commercial supply in Australia

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved the inclusion of the Koning Breast CT System, CBCT 1000, under ARTG No. 531059 on September 8, 2026. With the device now included in the ARTG, commercial supply in Australia may begin in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and the conditions of the ARTG inclusion.

“This is an important milestone for Koning and for our continued global expansion,” said David Georges, President of Koning. “We are grateful to everyone who worked tirelessly to bring this technology to Australia, and we look forward to supporting providers as they introduce a new approach to dedicated breast imaging for their patients.”

The Koning Breast CT System uses cone beam computed tomography to acquire true 3D images of the breast without compression. The system is designed to provide detailed volumetric breast imaging while creating a more comfortable experience for patients compared with traditional compression-based breast imaging.

The Australian regulatory approval builds on Koning Health’s continued international growth and expanding presence across global markets. It also clears the way for the company to begin supporting its first Australian customers, including Brisbane Radiology, the first provider in the country to purchase the Koning Breast CT System.

Brisbane Radiology’s early commitment to the technology reflects the growing interest among imaging providers in advancing the breast imaging experience and expanding access to innovative technologies.

“We are incredibly proud to be the first in Australia to bring this technology to our patients,” said Jacqui Milne, Clinical Director at Brisbane Radiology. “This approval is an exciting milestone, not only for our team, but for the future of breast imaging in Australia. We are looking forward to helping introduce this technology and seeing the opportunities it may create for patients and providers across the country.”

“We are thrilled to reach this point,” said Georges. “Australia represents an important market for breast imaging innovation, and Brisbane Radiology’s early commitment demonstrates the kind of forward-thinking leadership that helps bring new technologies into clinical practice. We believe this is only the beginning of a much broader opportunity across the country.”

Koning Health will continue working with its Australian partners to support commercialization, provider education, installation, and clinical adoption while ensuring compliance with all applicable TGA requirements.

About Koning Health
Koning Health is a global health technology company dedicated to advancing breast imaging through its patented Koning Vera Breast CT system. The Koning Vera Breast CT is designed to provide true 3D images of the breast for diagnostic evaluation. Koning’s mission is to enhance the way clinicians visualize and assess breast tissue using advanced computed tomography technology while providing a more comfortable breast imaging experience to patients. For more information, please visit www.koninghealth.com or contact info@koningcorporation.com.

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Sea, Gardens, Lawns and Hearths: Life Abroad Across Noah’s N+ Club Network

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From yachts in Hong Kong to hearthside gatherings in Tokyo, and from West Coast lawns to a reading space in Shanghai, Noah’s N+ Club network spans 10 cities, providing global Chinese families who move among multiple locations with a place to sit down in each one.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Singapore-headquartered global wealth management firm Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH; HKEX: 6686; “Noah”) today introduced its N+ Club network. Currently spanning 10 cities across Asia and North America, the network allows individuals and organizations holding N+ memberships to reserve and use participating clubs in its various locations.

More Chinese families are now living across several cities at once: one family member works in one place, children study in another, and parents remain elsewhere. Assets can be arranged across different markets, but family life is less easily organized. A family dinner, a gathering of friends or a child’s birthday still needs a physical place where people can come together.

That is the need the N+ Club network is designed to address. It is not a standardized business space; each club reflects the way people live locally. A single membership opens onto a different setting in every city.

Four Ways of Living Abroad

Hong Kong, China — Out to Sea. The club can arrange yacht outings for members, taking a business meeting or family gathering onto the water. It also features a conference room accommodating approximately 150 people for small forums and family events. In Hong Kong, good conversations often begin after leaving shore.

Singapore — A Villa and Garden. The club occupies a villa with a garden, suited to family dinners, alfresco meals and small private gatherings. The tropical climate keeps the garden usable almost year-round: it belongs to children by day and to adults after nightfall.

U.S. West Coast — Lawns in Los Angeles, a Bar in Silicon Valley. The Los Angeles club makes the outdoors its main stage, with an expansive lawn, outdoor barbecues and an open gathering space. On the U.S. West Coast, socializing rarely takes place in meeting rooms: children run across the grass, adults talk over drinks, and much gets decided that way. Silicon Valley moves to a different rhythm. Its sunlit lounge beside the bar features sofas arranged for conversation and abundant greenery. It feels less taut than Silicon Valley’s usual pace and more relaxed, giving people time to finish the conversations that truly matter.

Tokyo, Japan — The One Place That Turns Inward. The club includes a hearth room where a small group can gather around a fire on winter nights. Art lines the walls, making the very act of staying worth the time. While the previous three settings open outward, Tokyo draws inward: quiet, unhurried and suited to a long conversation with no need to watch the clock.

At the Other End of the Network: Shanghai

Shanghai, China — Art, Music and Reading Under One Roof. Located at the heart of the Hongqiao transportation hub, Noah Wealth Center was designed around the idea of “a tree rooted in the soil and continually growing.” The first two floors of the flagship client service building house reading spaces, with a spiral staircase winding upward. Above them are art exhibition and music spaces, followed by meeting and business areas. The “Ten Thousand Acts of Trust” art exhibition was previously held here.

The clubs outside mainland China draw people outdoors; Shanghai invites them in. Moving floor by floor up the staircase is a journey in itself. For many families living abroad, it is also a place to land when they return.

Noah also operates clubs in Suzhou, Chengdu, Xi’an and Wuhan, China, for business discussions, gatherings of family and friends, and small meetings.

What Is Consistent, and What Is Different

The N+ Club network initially considered adopting a standardized format, but ultimately decided against it. Noah’s view is that clients in Hong Kong want to go out on the water; in Singapore, they want to invite people into a garden; on the U.S. West Coast, they want gatherings on the lawn; in Tokyo, they seek a different kind of quiet; and in Shanghai, they want a place they can move through slowly, floor by floor. These are not merely variations in amenities; they reflect different ways of life. If every club looked the same, the network would be further removed from clients’ daily lives.

What the network does standardize is something else: wherever members arrive, the reservation process, service standards and approach to hosting are familiar. What differs is the scene that greets them when they walk through the door.

Why Would a Wealth Management Firm Build Clubs?

Most families Noah serves have moved beyond conversations focused solely on rates of return. What they truly care about is whether, when wealth passes to the next generation, it still carries the family’s intentions intact.

Financial arrangements can be completed in accounts and reports; family memories cannot. What a family truly leaves behind is often a way of seeing the world. It cannot be captured in an asset list and can only be passed on through time spent together: a meal, a piece of music, an exhibition seen together or a summer a child remembers.

Beyond financial services, Noah’s global N+ ecosystem brings art, music, culture and private client experiences into families’ daily lives. The clubs are the most everyday part of that ecosystem. Members can come even when there is no specific business to conduct; that is precisely why the clubs exist.

For an institution that treats enduring legacy as a defining theme, this work matters as much as asset allocation.

Membership and Use

N+ membership provides eligibility to reserve and use Noah’s N+ clubs. Membership is offered in individual and organizational categories and is valid for one year. Organizations may register authorized users in accordance with the membership rules. Global membership is open to individual and organizational applicants outside mainland China.

Applicants do not need to hold a Noah account. Applications may be referred by an existing member, a member of the Noah team or a partner, or submitted directly. Membership is subject to review, and each club sets an annual limit on new admissions. Venue, service and fee arrangements for each use are confirmed separately by the local club. On-site services are provided by the local operating entity. N+ membership is not a financial product.

About Noah Holdings

Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH; HKEX: 6686) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Singapore and focused on serving high-net-worth global Chinese families. The company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2010 and achieved a dual-primary listing on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2022.

Where Global Chinese Wealth Connects

Since its founding in 2005, the Noah team has made cumulative asset allocations exceeding USD 153 billion for global Chinese families, with operations spanning nine countries and regions. Noah’s three platforms have distinct roles: Olive Asset Management helps clients own the future; ARK Wealth Management helps them allocate toward the future; and Glory Family Heritage helps them pass the future on. Together, they provide an integrated range of services spanning investment, asset allocation and succession. Each platform operates through entities licensed in the relevant jurisdictions and only within the scope of their respective authorizations.

Beyond financial services, Noah’s global N+ ecosystem focuses on art, music, culture and private client experiences, building a community rooted in shared values for global Chinese families that extends beyond wealth and across generations.

Wisdom Beyond Wealth

Membership inquiries: WhatsApp: +852 5355 6348, or contact your Noah relationship manager

The information contained herein is for general reference only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer or an invitation to make an offer. N+ memberships and club services are provided by the relevant local operating entities and are subject to local rules.

Media inquiries: Tel./WhatsApp: +852 5532 9909

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