ARIZONA

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James Karberg
Claudia Johnstone
James Karberg was appointed practice leader of REDW Wealth LLC, the wealth management subsidiary of REDW Advisors & CPAs, Phoenix, succeeding Douglas Hatcher, who will remain with the firm in a senior leadership capacity. Karberg will continue serving as chief compliance officer for the wealth division while guiding the strategic direction and growth of the practice. 

CALIFORNIA

Centri announced its platinum sponsorship of the 38th Annual Roth Conference, taking place March 22-24 in Dana Point. Christopher Mora, Centri partner and capital markets practice leader, will present on the Capital Markets Update panel on March 23.

FLORIDA

Jeff Crouse was hired as a financial advisor at Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, Tampa and Orlando.

HAWAII

The Center for Accounting Transformation, Wahiawa, announced that its Student Ambassador Program is now fiscally sponsored by public charity Fiscal Sponsorship Allies, which will provide nonprofit governance and fundraising infrastructure to expand the student-led program nationwide. Through the program, student ambassadors host events for their peers, produce career-focused content, connect classmates with mentors, and share practical resources such as certification guidance, scholarships and career preparation tools.

ILLINOIS

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Brian Koltin
Robert F. Kusel
Brian Koltin was appointed chief corporate development officer at Koltin Consulting Group, Chicago. Donna Cox was promoted to chief operating officer and Angela Bruks to chief of staff.

NEW JERSEY

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Rebecca Burke
Rebecca Burke, EY Americas assurance chief operations officer, was named one of the 2026 Leaders in Finance by NJBiz.

NEW YORK

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Tara Becker
Tara Becker was named partner and leader of the health care industry group and health care advisory practice at EisnerAmper, New York.

Scott Sachs was named private equity practice leader at CohnReznick, New York.

Hofstra University announced a $5 million gift from alumnus Jeffrey Weiner, former chairman and CEO of Marcum LLP, and his wife, Tracy, establishing the Jeffrey M. Weiner Institute for Professional Services at the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. The institute will serve as a hub for innovation, industry engagement and academic thought leadership, strengthening career preparation across professional services. Marcum was acquired by CBIZ Inc. on Nov. 1, 2024. A dedication ceremony will be held March 11 at Hofstra's South Campus.

NORTH DAKOTA

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Tahnee Magnus
Tahnee Magnus, principal at Brady Martz, Grand Forks, was named one of Prairie Business magazine's 2026 Top 25 Women in Business, honoring outstanding businesswomen across North Dakota, South Dakota and western Minnesota who have made significant contributions to their industries and communities. 

OHIO

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Joseph Salata
Howard Tucker
Joseph Salata was hired as a director in the transaction advisory services practice at Meaden & Moore, Cleveland.

PENNSYLVANIA

Brown Plus, Camp Hill, announced its human resources department was named the No. 1 Best HR Team in America in 2026 by Employee Benefit News and Best Companies Group.

TEXAS

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Jim Gray
Jim Gray was appointed leader of the forensics practice at Forvis Mazars in the state of Texas. Based in Houston, Gray will oversee teams across Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, San Antonio, Austin and Houston. 

Weaver appointed Randy Wilson as partner-in-charge of the consulting practice in Houston and Sonia Desai as partner-in-charge of the forensics and litigation services practice, Austin.

Daniel Washburn, assurance partner, was named Fort Worth office managing partner at EY, succeeding Richard Payne, who is retiring at the end of June after 24 years with the firm. 
The gathering of these announcements was assisted by AI.

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