TPG Growth-backed Smith + Howard buys two accounting firms in Alabama, Mississippi

Smith + Howard, a nationally recognized assurance, tax and advisory firm, announced the acquisitions of Hagler & Brocato and Byrne|Zizzi, which closed on November 2, 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deals bring the firm's total acquisitions to 11.

Hagler & Brocato was founded in 2005 and serves businesses and individuals in the greater Birmingham, Alabama area, offering accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll and business consulting. Byrne|Zizzi, headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, provides tax, client accounting, advisory, business consulting and valuation services, with additional offices in Aberdeen, Houston and Oxford, Mississippi.

Smith + Howard said the deals expand its Southeastern footprint and mark its entry into Mississippi. Sean Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard, said the firm is accelerating its expansion with TPG Growth's support. The firm had partnered with private equity since November 2022, and TPG Growth made a significant investment in June 2026.