Market Strategies International has acquired Cambridge, Mass.-based Cogent Research, a market research and strategic consulting firm that specializes in the wealth management industry. Cogent Research founders and principals, John Meunier and Christy White, will co-manage Market Strategies’ new syndicated division. Tony Ferreira of Cogent Research will join Market Strategies’ financial services division, where he will be a senior vice president and sector lead for wealth management.

Market Strategies International, headquartered in Livonia, Mich., provides research in the communications, consumer goods, energy, financial services, healthcare and technology industries.

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