News Summary
RubinBrown LLP, a leading accounting firm, has announced its expansion into Nashville, Tennessee, following a merger with Maggart & Associates. This strategic move will enhance RubinBrown’s service offerings while maintaining brand identity. The merger, which welcomed 25 team members from Maggart, including six partners, aligns with the firm’s growth objectives and commitment to high-quality client service. The collaboration aims to strengthen service capabilities and create opportunities for practice growth, particularly in the financial services sector.
Nashville, Tennessee – RubinBrown LLP, recognized as the largest accounting firm in the St. Louis region and a top 40 accounting firm in the United States, is expanding its operations into Nashville, Tennessee, through a merger with Maggart & Associates. The merger was finalized on June 2, 2025, and will allow RubinBrown to enhance its service offerings in the region while maintaining its own brand identity.
Key details regarding the financial aspects of the merger have not been disclosed. Following the merger, RubinBrown will welcome 25 team members from Maggart, including six partners, further strengthening its workforce in Nashville. This strategic move aligns with RubinBrown’s growth objectives and commitment to providing high-quality client service.
Steven Harris, the managing partner at RubinBrown, has underlined the importance of the merger as a significant milestone in their expansion strategy. Thomas Zetlmeisl, who will head the Nashville office, has expressed enthusiasm about the increased capacity to serve clients in Nashville. The merger aims to create opportunities for enhanced client service capabilities and practice growth.
Maggart & Associates, founded in 1978, is recognized as one of the largest CPA firms in Middle Tennessee. The firm specializes in various services, including assurance and attestation, consulting, tax compliance and advisory, valuation, and forensic accounting. Maggart’s extensive expertise is particularly noted in the financial institutions sector, an area that RubinBrown intends to invest in and develop further.
With nearly 50 years of service experience, Maggart caters to a diverse range of industries, encompassing financial services, real estate, construction, not-for-profit, healthcare, and technology. Jason Ricciardi, a partner from Maggart, is set to lead the Financial Institutions practice at RubinBrown, ensuring continuity and growth in this important sector.
RubinBrown has reported approximately $240 million in revenue and boasts a workforce of nearly 1,000 team members across its offices, which span several cities including Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Mumbai, and St. Louis. The firm’s latest merger prior to this one was with The Rybar Group, a national healthcare consulting firm, in July 2024, highlighting RubinBrown’s trend of strategic collaborations to broaden its service portfolio.
Both RubinBrown and Maggart share a core dedication to relationship-focused engagements in their client services, a philosophy that has guided their operations and will continue as they integrate their practices post-merger. This shared commitment is expected to enhance the level of service provided to existing and new clients alike, fostering stronger client relationships and better outcomes.
The merger marks a pivotal development in the Nashville accounting landscape, as RubinBrown aims to solidify its presence in a growing market while leveraging Maggart’s established expertise in various sectors. The combined strengths of both firms are anticipated to offer clients a comprehensive suite of accounting and advisory services, further positioning RubinBrown as a leading player in the region.
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