Hagler & Brocato, a certified public accounting firm headquartered in Hoover, has been acquired by Smith + Howard, an assurance, tax and advisory firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Joining Smith + Howard represents an exciting opportunity for our clients and our team,” said Charles C. “Clay” Hagler, CPA, founder, Hagler & Brocato. “We’ve built our reputation on providing personalized service and trusted guidance. This partnership allows us to preserve those relationships while giving our clients access to a much broader range of resources, specialized expertise and advisory capabilities.”
Smith + Howard also has acquired Byrne|Zizzi, an accounting firm headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.
“These acquisitions build on the momentum of welcoming TPG Growth as our strategic partner and reflect our commitment to building a leading national firm through partnerships with exceptional regional businesses,” said Sean Taylor, CEO of Smith + Howard. “Hagler & Brocato and Byrne|Zizzi bring outstanding talent, trusted client relationships, and deep local expertise.”
This is Smith + Howard’s second Alabama acquisition — they acquired Horton, Lee & Burnett in September 2025.
