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Springline Advisory Strengthens Advisory Offering with CG Advisory Partnership
April 1, 2026
Springline Advisory has recently entered into a strategic partnership with CG Advisory LLC, a New Jersey-based advisory firm known for its expertise in transaction advisory and financial consulting. Announced on March 24, this collaboration reflects Springline’s commitment to expanding its advisory capabilities while staying grounded in a people-first approach to growth. Together, both firms share a focus on delivering high-impact, relationship-driven services to middle-market clients. CPA Practice Advisor, a technology and practice management resource...
Springline Advisory Strengthens West Coast Presence Through SD Mayer Partnership
March 19, 2026
Springline Advisory recently announced a strategic partnership with SD Mayer Advisory, LLC, a premier full-service accounting, advisory, and wealth management firm in San Francisco. Announced on March 19, this collaboration represents a key milestone in Springline’s ongoing mission to redefine middle-market advisory services. Together, both firms emphasize a commitment to high-touch client service and a people-first culture, fostering professional development and entrepreneurial growth at every level. CPA Practice Advisor, a technology and practice management resource...
Springline CEO Tim Brackney Named One of Accounting Today’s 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People
December 15, 2025
We’re proud to share that our CEO, Tim Brackney, has been named to Accounting Today’s 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, an annual list recognizing the profession’s most impactful leaders, innovators, and change-makers. This honor reflects not only Tim’s leadership but also the collective work of the people who make Springline what it is today. As Accounting Today notes,...
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From Hiring to Empowering: It’s Time to Develop Women Leaders
March 26, 2026
In an article published by CPA Practice Advisor, Hiral Rao, SVP of Global Operations at Springline Advisory, urges firms to evolve from merely hiring women to actively cultivating their leadership potential. While women form the industry’s backbone, their underrepresentation in the C-suite remains a critical blind spot. Prioritizing mentorship and structured growth ensures a decisive, long-term competitive advantage. Read the full article to explore her insights....
The Rise of Female Leadership in Accounting M&A
March 12, 2026
In a recent article published by Inside Public Accounting, Sheri Fiske Schultz, Managing Partner of Fiske, a Springline company, discusses the rise of female leadership in accounting and how women are bringing a more holistic approach to M&A by balancing financial performance with culture, talent, and long-term strategy. Read the full article to explore her insights....
Tim Brackney Featured in Forbes Business Council on Preventing Leadership Blind Spots
February 27, 2026
In this month’s Forbes Business Council article, 20 Practical Ways Senior Leadership Can Prevent Leadership Blind Spots, Springline Advisory CEO Tim Brackney shares how practicing transparent, values-based leadership helps senior executives stay accountable, aligned, and grounded in clear decision-making principles....
Press Releases
Springline Advisory Announces Strategic Partnership with Cg Advisory, LLC
March 24, 2026
DALLAS — March 24, 2026 – Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm with a focus on the middle-market, today announced a strategic partnership with Cg Advisory, LLC (Cg), a New Jersey-based advisory firm with deep expertise in tax, forensic, valuation, and healthcare advisory services. Cg, headquartered in Tinton Falls, N.J., with an additional office in Toms River, brings a strong regional presence in the northeast and...
Springline Advisory Announces Strategic Partnership with SD Mayer Advisory LLC, Expanding West Coast Presence
March 19, 2026
DALLAS — March 19, 2026 – Springline Advisory, a financial and business advisory firm with a focus on the middle-market, today announced a strategic partnership with SD Mayer Advisory, LLC (SD Mayer), a San Francisco Bay Area-based full-service accounting, advisory, and wealth management firm. Springline views this collaboration as a key pillar for expanding its geographic footprint on the West Coast and bolstering its existing...
Springline Advisory Announces Strategic Partnership With Christy Paddock Advisors, LLC
January 13, 2026
DALLAS — January 13, 2025 — Springline Advisory, a trailblazing financial and business advisory firm, today announced its partnership with Christy Paddock Advisors, LLC (Paddock), an Indianapolis-based firm providing fractional CFO and financial advisory services. Through this partnership, Christy Paddock Advisors gains greater access to the capabilities, industry expertise, and reach typically associated with larger firms, without sacrificing the close...
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Garden State Growth: A New Jersey Standout Joins Springline
March 26, 2026
New Jersey is home to global headquarters and family-owned businesses, established institutions, and next-generation entrepreneurs. It’s a place where substance matters, and reputation is earned over time. That’s why we’re proud to welcome Cg Advisory, a well-regarded New Jersey–based accounting and advisory firm, to Springline Advisory. This partnership expands our footprint in the Northeast and Tri-State Area and deepens our...
West Coast Momentum: A San Francisco Original Joins Springline
March 19, 2026
San Francisco is a city built on bold ideas, independent thinking, and the belief that what’s next can be better than what’s now. That’s why we’re proud to welcome SD Mayer, a San Francisco–based advisory firm, led by a tremendous founder and Managing Partner, to Springline Advisory. This partnership isn’t simply about geography. It’s about aligning with a firm that...
A Natural Fit for Purpose-Driven Growth
January 13, 2026
Grounded in Indianapolis. Focused on What’s Next. Founded in 2016 and based in Indianapolis, Christy Paddock Advisors was built to help growing businesses access senior-level financial leadership without the cost or commitment of a full-time CFO. Through fractional CFO and financial advisory services, the firm partners closely with business owners and leadership teams to bring clarity to reporting, translate numbers...