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Aprio acquires Plano-based Garner Asset Management in wealth advisory deal

Atlanta-based accounting firm Aprio acquired Plano-based Garner Asset Management Corporation, a registered investment adviser, effective November 2. The deal brings Garner into Aprio Wealth Management and establishes Aprio's wealth management presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Where
Plano, Dallas-Fort Worth market, Texas
When
Nov. 2, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Dallas Collin

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • Aprio net revenue (FY25)$681.3 million1 Who pays or receives it: Aprio
  • Aprio Wealth Management assets under advisement as of Sept. 30, 2026$6.1 billion1 2

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Who's involved

  • AprioAtlanta-based accounting firm acquiring Garner Asset Management
  • Garner Asset Management CorporationPlano-based registered investment adviser being acquired
  • Robert GarnerFounder of Garner Asset Management, joins Aprio as partner
  • Keith GreenwaldCEO of Aprio Wealth Management

The facts

  • Aprio is an Atlanta-based IPA 100 firm with FY25 net revenue of $681.3 million.1
  • Garner Asset Management was founded in 1998 by Robert Garner.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • The acquisition was effective November 2, 2026.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Aprio Wealth Management reported approximately $6.1 billion in assets under advisement as of Sept. 30, 2026.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • This is Aprio's first standalone wealth management acquisition.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Garner is the second registered investment adviser to join Aprio Wealth Management; Prism Financial Group was acquired in 2025.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Aprio entered Texas in 2023 through combination with Ridout Barrett & Co. CPAs & Advisors.1
  • Aprio now has approximately 150 team members across offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.1

Who said what

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  • Keith Greenwald, CEO of Aprio Wealth Management Clients best served when financial planning and accounting work together.1 2
  • Robert Garner, founder of Garner Asset Management Finding right home for clients and people was important; Aprio shares commitment to clients.2

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  1. Aprio Acquires Garner Asset Management in Texas Inside Public Accounting Not rated, November 3, 2026
  2. Aprio Acquires Texas-Based RIA Garner Asset Management CPA Practice Advisor Not rated, November 3, 2026

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