Aprio, LLP, the fastest-growing business advisory and accounting firm, proudly announces its strategic expansion to Texas through its merger with Ridout Barrett & Co. CPAs & Advisors (RBC), a powerhouse accounting firm with broad experience in construction and real estate. This strategic union marks a significant milestone in Aprio’s remarkable journey of sustained growth and nationwide presence. 

"Expanding to Texas and integrating the RBC team of over 50 partners and professionals to Aprio aligns seamlessly with our strategic priorities and growing needs of our Texas clients. This merger doubles the size of our firm-wide Construction Practice and aligns two firms with successful histories, deep industry expertise and shared values, giving us the opportunity to expand services to clients and provide meaningful career opportunities for our team members,” said Richard Kopelman, Aprio CEO & Managing Partner. 

Connecting the East and West regions this expansion into Texas increases Aprio’s presence and is the beginning of a major buildout in Texas. Texas is poised to replicate Aprio's pattern of expanding into other markets, experiencing a fourfold growth over the next five years, just as Aprio has achieved in its previous market buildouts. As a premier advisory and CPA firm that provides growth-minded team members an unprecedented opportunity to achieve sustained career growth, Aprio will attract like-minded leaders in Texas. Additionally, the firm will expand major segments to support leading businesses in manufacturing, technology and government contracting, while growing service offerings to include business advisory, high net worth and wealth management.

"We are thrilled about this strategic combination,” said Melanie C. Geist, Managing Partner at RBC. "Aprio and RBC have shared a complementary focus on investing in culture and talent to create a better team and client experience.  We will leverage this new partnership to provide our clients with more tools to realize their goals. RBC clients will benefit from our broadened strengths and capabilities across many industries, especially construction and government contracting, that are facing shifting market dynamics and our eagerness to anticipate what’s next.” 

Rob Smithson of Corporate Investment in Austin, Texas represented RBC in the merger process.