Broad Sky Partners Invests in Smith + Howard Advisory LLC

Smith + Howard Acquires Bauknight Pietras & Stormer (BPS)

January 13, 2026

Accounting & Tax

Smith + Howard, an Atlanta-based accounting and advisory firm, has acquired Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. (BPS), a Columbia, South Carolina-based public accounting firm with nearly 100 certified public accountants and professional staff. Terms were not disclosed; the acquisition expands Smith + Howard's presence in the Southeastern United States and strengthens its advisory and industry-specific capabilities across areas such as construction, insurance, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

Smith + Howard Acquires Horton, Lee & Burnett

September 10, 2025

Accounting & Tax

Atlanta-based accounting and advisory firm Smith + Howard has acquired Birmingham, Alabama-based accounting firm Horton, Lee & Burnett (formally Horton, Lee, Burnett, Peacock, Cleveland & Grainger), marking Smith + Howard's entry into the Alabama market. The deal (terms not disclosed) will transition the Horton, Lee & Burnett team onto the Smith + Howard brand and expand Smith + Howard's capabilities and Southeastern U.S. footprint.

Smith + Howard Acquires JMM CPAs

January 31, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Smith + Howard, a national tax, accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, acquired JMM CPAs, a specialty employee benefit plan (EBP) audit practice headquartered in Chicago, effective January 31, 2024. The combined EBP practice will serve over 500 plans and comprises 30 dedicated EBP employees, expanding Smith + Howard's national footprint and specialized EBP capabilities.

Smith + Howard Acquires VIP Search Group and VIP Solutions Group

April 30, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Smith + Howard has acquired VIP Search Group, LLC and VIP Solutions Group, LLC effective April 30, 2024. The acquisition expands Smith + Howard’s accounting and finance consulting, recruiting and interim management capabilities and broadens its geographic reach in the Dallas (Richardson), Texas market while VIP's founders remain in leadership roles.

Broad Sky Partners Makes Major Investment in Bully Pulpit Interactive

April 27, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Broad Sky Partners has made a significant investment in Bully Pulpit Interactive (BPI), partnering with management to fund growth, technology development, and potential future acquisitions. Svoboda Capital Partners, BPI's previous lead sponsor, will remain as an investor while Broad Sky will support expansion of services, markets, and the employee base.

Hightower Makes Strategic Investment in Smith Anglin

May 21, 2025

Wealth Management

Hightower Advisors made a strategic/growth investment in Smith Anglin, a Dallas-based wealth management and financial planning practice with about $2 billion AUM and a 34-person team. The move brings Smith Anglin into Hightower's advisor community to accelerate growth, leverage Hightower's integrated tech stack and value-added services, and expand Hightower's advisor network with aviation-focused clients.