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We are pleased to announce that the following firms are now part of Eide Bailly.
Volpe Brown & Co. LLC, a North Canton, Ohio-based CPA firm with a client base consisting of McDonald’s franchise owner-operators, became part of Eide Bailly on May 5, 2025.
This strategic move enhances Eide Bailly’s presence in northeast Ohio and adds a team with more than 40 years of experience in client accounting services (CAS), complex reporting, tax, and advisory work.
“After meeting with Eide Bailly’s leadership and experiencing the professionalism and care shown during due diligence, I knew this was the right path forward,” said Tony Volpe. “Their values, culture, and people-first mindset mirror what we’ve built over four decades.”
With access to Eide Bailly’s national network of more than 3,500 professionals, the Volpe Brown team will be able to provide expanded resources in areas like business valuation, technology consulting, tax strategy, cybersecurity, and more — helping clients navigate complex challenges and plan for growth.
As part of the transition, Eide Bailly’s current Canton team will relocate to the existing Volpe Brown office, which will become the firm’s new North Canton location.
Hamilton Tharp LLP, based in Solana Beach, California, joined Eide Bailly on May 12, 2025. The addition strengthens Eide Bailly’s presence in Southern California and establishing its first office in Solana Beach.
With more than 45 years of experience, Hamilton Tharp is known for services spanning tax planning, trust and estate consulting, family office solutions, and accounting. The firm has built a strong reputation in the San Diego area, particularly among leaders in biotech, real estate, and healthcare.
Tina Tharp, Managing Partner at Hamilton Tharp, said the decision to join Eide Bailly was guided by a desire to expand services for clients and create greater growth opportunities for staff — all while staying true to their culture.
“We were intentional about finding the right fit,” Tharp said. “Eide Bailly brings the scale and expertise we were looking for, but just as importantly, they share our values and people-first approach.”
Four partners and fourteen additional staff have joined Eide Bailly as part of this transition. The Solana Beach team will continue serving clients from their existing office location, now with the added support of Eide Bailly’s national network of resources, services, and talent.
Traner Smith, an Edmonds, Washington-based accounting firm, became part of Eide Bailly on June 2, 2025. The Traner Smith team, which includes two partners and 16 staff members, has deep experience in tax compliance and advisory services.
“Joining Eide Bailly is a natural next step for us — it provides access to deeper technical resources in areas like state and local tax, national tax, succession planning, and international tax while allowing us to continue the personalized service our clients value,” said Kevin Smith, Partner at Traner Smith.
“With this expanded support and platform, we’re excited to grow our reach, elevate what we do best, and help more clients than ever before,” added Shane Summer, Partner at Traner Smith.
Eide Bailly’s strategic growth in the Pacific Northwest is fueled by a commitment to serving dynamic markets like Seattle and strengthening industry expertise.