Aprio Welcomes Nextfed, Inc. -- Expanding Washington, D.C. Footprint and Accelerating Growth in Government Services and Commercial Aerospace Sectors

ATLANTA and WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aprio, the 24th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., today announced the acquisition of Nextfed, Inc., a premier strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm with deep experience in the commercial aerospace, defense, and government services sectors.

Founded in 2011 by former senior members of the National Security community and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Nextfed is led by seasoned aerospace, defense and government service industry executives, Aaron Myers and Timothy Reardon. The executive team is completed by distinguished leaders, Josh Myers and Brian Sweeney. The firm has built a reputation for delivering high-impact strategic counsel to both public and private sector clients navigating complex mission environments. With a cross-functional team that holds deep experience within both the public and private sectors, Nextfed brings decades of experience leading transformative engagements across the national security landscape and commercial aerospace ecosystem.

Nextfed's differentiated capabilities span strategic planning, M&A advisory, business development, proposal strategy, and corporate transformation — including post-merger integration. Their client-centric model is further enhanced by a network of approximately 200 senior advisors, many of whom are former senior government officials and procurement leaders.

"Nextfed's team brings a rare combination of government, aerospace, and commercial knowledge, and strategic foresight," said Richard Kopelman, CEO, Aprio. "Their experience strengthens Aprio's ability to serve clients in the defense, aerospace, and government contracting sectors with integrated, forward-looking solutions."

The acquisition also represents a strategic geographic expansion for Aprio, establishing a second location in the Washington, D.C. metro area with the addition of Nextfed's Arlington office, alongside its existing presence in Rockville, Maryland.

"Joining Aprio enables us to scale our impact while preserving the high-touch, tailored advisory partnership approach our clients value," said Aaron Myers, managing partner, Nextfed, Inc. "Together, we're positioned to deliver even greater value to clients navigating growth and rapid transformation."

"We are excited about the powerful combination with Aprio and recognize the significant value this opportunity will create for our clients," said Timothy Reardon, managing partner, Nextfed.  "The men and women on our team bring deep experience across the DoD, Intelligence Community, Federal Civilian Community, and commercial sector and will thrive within Aprio's collaborative culture.  We look forward to leveraging this opportunity to deliver unparalleled value to our clients with the same dedication, integrity, and impact that have always defined our work."

Aaron Myers, Josh Myers, Timothy Reardon, and Brian Sweeney are joining Aprio as partners and members of the firm's Aerospace Defense & Government Advisory practice. Aprio's comprehensive tax, assurance, managed services, and advisory offerings complement Nextfed's specialized capabilities, creating a powerful platform to serve clients across government services, aerospace, healthcare, energy, and beyond.

For more information about Aprio and its expanding advisory services, visit aprio.com.

About Aprio

Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what's next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,000+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Aprio.com

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