19 MAY 2026 / M&A UPDATES

Springline Advisory Expands with GBC Acquisition

- MYCPE ONE Insights Team

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Dallas-based accounting firm, Springline Advisory, has acquired GBC Advisory, marking a strategic expansion into Oklahoma City. This acquisition forms part of Springline's growth strategy and aims to enhance services for clients in the Oklahoma metropolitan area, leveraging GBC’s specialty in business valuation, litigation support, and financial services for high-net-worth and divorce-related matters.

Springline Advisory, a prominent accounting firm based in Dallas, has announced its acquisition of GBC Advisory, marking a strategic expansion into the Oklahoma City area. This move is part of Springline's ongoing growth strategy, which has seen the firm rapidly increase its footprint across the United States.

GBC Advisory, known for its expertise in real estate, dealerships, banking, and high-net-worth private clients, will bring its specialized services in business valuation, litigation support, and financial services for high-net-worth and divorce-related matters to Springline's platform. The acquisition aims to enhance the range of solutions available to clients in the Oklahoma metropolitan area.

According to Ted Blodgett, managing partner at GBC Advisory, the partnership with Springline is an opportunity to integrate new perspectives and tools that will elevate their capabilities. Blodgett emphasized the unique entrepreneurial energy in the Oklahoma market and expressed excitement about the potential to deepen their service offerings.

Springline Advisory, which reported nearly $165 million in revenue and employs over 770 people across 14 offices, continues to pursue opportunities to invest in culturally driven middle-market accounting and business advisory firms. CEO Tim Brackney highlighted the importance of shared values and a client-first mentality in selecting partners, noting that GBC's commitment to personalized service aligns with Springline's core principles.

This acquisition follows Springline's recent additions of SD Mayer Advisory and Christy Paddock Advisors, further solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing firms in the industry. The terms of the deal with GBC Advisory were not disclosed.

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