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Wyoming-based accounting and advisory firm McGee Hearne & Paiz LLP (MHP) has incorporated Thompson Palmer & Associates, adding two partners and eight staff members, enhancing its standing in Wyoming's Jackson community and Teton County through expanded tax, client accounting services, and auditing capabilities. The merger aligns with MHP's growth strategy, bolstering its services across the Mountain West region, and supports middle-market communities while allowing the company to maintain its local culture and independence.
McGee Hearne & Paiz LLP has integrated Thompson Palmer & Associates of Jackson, Wyoming, expanding its presence within the state and strengthening its regional advisory platform. MHP is the largest accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Wyoming.
Founded in 1976, Thompson Palmer & Associates has served the Jackson community for five decades and adds two partners and eight staff members to MHP. The integration enhances MHP’s footprint in Jackson and Teton County while expanding capabilities across tax, client accounting services, and audit.
The transaction reflects continued growth within the Ascend platform, a strategic partner backed by Alpine Investors that supports regional accounting and advisory firms seeking to maintain independence while accessing national resources. Including MHP, Ascend now comprises 21 firms operating across more than a dozen states.
MHP leadership stated that the integration aligns with a shared commitment to serving Wyoming’s middle market community while preserving local roots and culture. Ascend leadership noted that the partnership strengthens MHP’s ability to deliver modernized services across the Mountain West region.
The integration supports MHP’s continued expansion across Wyoming, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of accounting and advisory services within the state.
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