Doeren Mayhew buys third Florida firm this year in Gulf Coast push
What's the deal? Doeren MayhewDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → will acquire McMillan, Whiteman & AssociatesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → (MWA), effective June 30, 2026, expanding the Top 50 firm's presence along Florida's Gulf Coast. The deal adds 15 employees, including firm leaders Betsy McMillan and Ray Whiteman, to Doeren Mayhew's audit and tax practice.
Who's who? MWA, based in Punta Gorda, Florida, serves closely held businesses, contractors, professional services firms, medical practices, homeowner and condominium associations, and high-net-worth individuals. Doeren Mayhew, based in Troy, Michigan, ranked No. 37 on Accounting Today's 2026 Top 100 Firms list, reporting $240 million in revenue and over 1,300 employees nationwide.
The Florida play: This marks Doeren Mayhew's third acquisition in the state in 2026, after buying Parlade Schaefer SchortzDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in Florida and New York-based advisory firm 1RDG. The move deepens its footprint along the southern Gulf Coast.
Why now? Doeren Mayhew received a private equity investment from Audax Private EquityDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → in August 2024, aiming to grow its geographic footprint through acquisitions. In 2025, the firm completed 13 deals, expanding into markets including Nashville, Atlanta, and Miami.
What's the endgame? "This acquisition represents another important step in our long-term Florida growth strategy," said Chad Anschuetz, chief executive officer of Doeren Mayhew Advisors. He added that the firm sees "tremendous opportunity to grow alongside firms that share our commitment to technical excellence."
What changes for clients? MWA leaders said joining Doeren Mayhew lets them "focus more of our time on client relationships" while tapping the firm's operational support, technology, and expanded services. They will continue serving clients from Punta Gorda.
The signal: Private equity capital is fueling a wave of consolidation across the accounting profession, and Doeren Mayhew's rapid deal pace shows how mid-market firms are using outside money to buy scale, talent, and geographic reach.
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