Atlanta-based IPA 100 firm Aprio LLP (FY24 net revenue of $485.3 million) has acquired CAVU Advisors, expanding its advisory and accounting capabilities for federal contractors.
The combination enhances Aprio’s ability to deliver integrated services across accounting, tax, cybersecurity, transaction advisory, wealth and legal, with a focus on clients operating in the federal marketplace. The move also reflects the firm’s continued investment in industry-focused capabilities and expansion in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region.
“Our clients in aerospace, defense and government need more than an accounting firm; they need a partner who knows their world and can grow with them. CAVU Advisors has spent two decades earning the trust of federal contractors, and that experience, combined with Aprio’s integrated platform, means our clients get more of what they need in one place,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “We see enormous opportunity ahead, especially across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia market and we’re building to meet it.”
“CAVU Advisors has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to government contractors by staying deeply focused on their needs and delivering consistently high-quality service,” said Susan Beall, CEO of CAVU Advisors. “Aprio’s commitment to investing in industry-focused capabilities and supporting high-performing teams makes this a natural next step for the business and for our clients.”
As part of the deal, CAVU Advisors’ team will join Aprio, including President Nicole Trimble, who will be admitted as a partner, and Chief Sales Officer Mike Kalnasy, who will also join as a partner.
“Our priority has always been delivering practical, high-value support to our clients and creating a strong, collaborative culture for our team,” said Trimble. “Joining Aprio allows us to build on that foundation, bringing our clients more resources, broader capabilities and new opportunities, while continuing to deliver the hands-on service they rely on.”
