Aprio, LLP, formerly Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, the largest, full-service independent CPA-led business advisory firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, announced that the firm has added six new partners. The firm’s new partners consist of professionals from across Aprio’s service lines: advisory, assurance, tax and private client services.

Naming new partners demonstrates Aprio’s commitment to its associates’ professional growth and development, but also the recognition of the strategic foresight, expertise, dedication and passion these individuals demonstrate in advising the firm’s clients to get to their next.

Aprio’s newest professionals admitted into the partner group, as of Jan. 1, 2017, include:

• Ori Epstein, Partner, Technology and Biosciences and International Services

• Lee Fields, Partner-in-Charge, Advisory Services

• Keith Greenwald, Partner-in-Charge, Private Client Services

• Carli McDonald, Partner-in-Charge, R&D Tax Credit Services

• Cardell McKinstry, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services

• Derek Pitts, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services

“Over the last few years I’ve had the honor of working very closely with each of these individuals as we have expanded the services we bring to our clients,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO and managing partner at Aprio. “Each of these new partners have been instrumental in the growth of the firm and taking us to our next. I congratulate each of them on their admittance to our partnership.”

The announcement of new Aprio partners comes on the heels of a historic change for the firm. As of Jan. 13, 2017, the firm, formerly known as Habif, Arogeti & Wynne, rebranded to Aprio. The new name conveys how the firm gives its best to clients, from proven experience and technical expertise to fresh thinking, new ideas and genuine care. Its sound is approachable and modern, and signals the firm’s commitment to an exceptional client experience.