Three Founding Firms of Springline Advisory Receive Prestigious Employee Recognition Award

Springline Advisory announces three of its founding firms have received rankings in Accounting Today's 2025 "Best Firms to Work For"

DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Springline Advisory, a trailblazing financial and business advisory firm, today is delighted to announce that three of its founding firms — Clark, Raymond & Co., Fiske Advisory and MarksNelson Advisory — have been recognized in Accounting Today's 2025 "Best Firms to Work For" list. Clark, Raymond & Co. ranked fourth and Fiske ranked 33rd on the Best Small Firms to Work For list, while MarksNelson ranked 40th on the Best Midsized Firms to Work For list.

"We're incredibly proud to be an organization where talent and workplace culture are valued and core to business excellence," said Tim Brackney, CEO at Springline Advisory. "We're thrilled to hear the news that not one, but three of our founding firms have been ranked in this nationwide list. This recognition is a testament to the impact of putting people and values first."

Clark, Raymond & Co. (CRC), a Springline company, has built its reputation over 25 years on creating a workplace where accountants can grow and thrive. The firm emphasizes mentorship and professional development, offering employees opportunities to work across diverse industries — from nonprofits to real estate — all while building specialized expertise. CRC builds long-term careers by providing a supportive, collaborative culture.

"When we started CRC, we set out to build the kind of firm that's relationship-driven and focused on the craft. This honor tells me we're still that firm," says Ed Clark, Managing Partner, CRC. "The work is complex, but the formula isn't: respect your people, take care of your clients, and do what's right every time. I'm proud of this team. They've earned this recognition."

For more than 50 years, Fiske Advisory, a Springline company, has been known as one of South Florida's most respected firms, and that recognition stems from the people behind it. The firm's culture focuses on trust and empowerment, where CPAs have autonomy to take ownership of their work and pursue meaningful career paths in advisor consulting, forensic accounting and business valuation. Fiske's commitment to professional growth and collaboration has made it a destination employer for accounting professionals across the region.

"Our firm's success comes from one source: our people. Every day, they bring expertise in forensics, valuation, and tax, coupled with a genuine commitment to our clients' success," says Sheri Fiske Schultz, Managing Partner, Fiske. Partnering with Springline has given our team more room to grow without losing what makes Fiske, Fiske: a firm where talented people can do their best work and build careers they can be proud of."

At MarksNelson Advisory, a Springline company, employees are at the center of the firm's success. Founded more than five decades ago, the firm has become a place where professionals can seamlessly balance technology with personalized service, all while working in an environment that values innovation and creativity. Team members take pride in contributing to high-impact projects across industries like real estate and insurance while being supported with career development resources, flexible opportunities and a culture rooted in shared success.

"A thriving firm is built from the inside out. When people have clarity, opportunity, and a genuine sense of belonging, they deliver their best for clients and the community," says Josh Beck, Managing Partner, MarksNelson. This recognition affirms the culture our team is co-creating across Springline, and it reflects our commitment to invest in our employees' growth, well-being, and future success."

"This honor reflects the passion, collaboration, and care that every team member brings to their work. Being a talent magnet isn't just about perks; it's about purpose, culture, and the everyday rituals that make colleagues feel valued and inspired," shared Erin McAuley, Chief People Officer at Springline Advisory. "These firms exemplify what it means to live our values as we're building a big, small firm that scales with both expertise and heart."

Springline is actively pursuing opportunities to invest in entrepreneurial and culturally driven middle-market accounting and business advisory firms across the U.S. For more information, go to springlineadvisory.com.

About Springline Advisory
Springline Advisory is a trailblazing financial and business advisory firm built by and for the middle market. Backed by values-driven PE firm Trinity Hunt Partners, we don't believe in traditional consolidation trends. Instead, we work with high-performing teams to accelerate next-phase growth and collaboratively build a path to success through shared values, transparency, and trust.

Recognized as the 4th Fastest-Growing Firm in 2025 by Accounting Today, Springline is building stronger cultures and sustainable legacies for the teams, clients, and communities it serves. To learn more, visit www.springlineadvisory.com.

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