The recent announcement from Springline Advisory welcoming EFPR Advisory, a leading accounting and business consulting firm based in Rochester, New York, attracted some media attention from both local business outlets and trade publications this month. 

Springline announced the new partnership on Feb. 27 and emphasized both firms’ dedication to efficient operations and market expansion, while prioritizing its people by retaining and cultivating top-tier talent and professional development programs. EFPR will be represented on Springline’s Advisory Council alongside other founding firms. The Council’s charter is to foster best practices, knowledge sharing, cultural investment and strategic growth.  

The Rochester Business Journal, the leading source of business news in the Rochester region, shared the news online on Feb. 27: 

“EFPR Advisory, LLC of Rochester has partnered with Springline Advisory, which expands the Dallas, Texas-based financial business and advisory firm’s reach across the Northeastern U.S.…” 

• Read full story: “Rochester-based EFPR Advisory partners with Texas firm” by Andrea Deckert (Rochester Business Journal) 

Accounting Today, a leading provider of online business news for the accounting community, also published a story recognizing the new partnership: 

“Springline Advisory, a private equity-backed financial and business advisory firm, has partnered with EFPR Advisory, an accounting and business consulting firm based in Rochester, New York. With this partnership, Springline expands its geographic footprint into the Northeast and strengthens its international tax, business valuation, litigation support, forensic accounting, financial audit and tax compliance services. This grows Springline’s firm to more than 500 colleagues across the U.S., and EFPR will be represented on Springline’s Advisory Council…” 

• Read: “Springline partners with EFPR” by Paige Hagy (Accounting Today) – Note: Must be subscriber to view 

EFPR Advisory is a 2024 Inside Public Accounting Top 200 award recipient and leading accounting and business consulting firm. Through an alternative practice structure, the firm offers a wide range of service offerings, including tax planning, audit and compliance, forensic accounting, business valuation and M&A support. 

“This partnership represents an opportunity to enhance our operational capabilities while honoring our core values,” said Jim Marasco, EFPR’s Managing Partner. “By joining forces with Springline, we’re gaining access to advanced tools and resources that will drive innovation in both our client services and internal processes. This powerful combination allows us to expand our market reach and service offerings while maintaining our commitment to our team’s growth and work-life balance.”