Eide Bailly, a Top 25 Firm based in Fargo, North Dakota, is expanding its presence in Southern California by adding Hamilton Tharp LLP, a firm headquartered in Solana Beach, its third M&A deal in a week.
Hamilton Tharp dates back over 45 years and provides services such as tax planning, trust and estate consulting, family office solutions and accounting to clients in the biotech, real estate and health care industries.
"Bringing Hamilton Tharp into Eide Bailly is an exciting step forward in our continued growth," said Eide Bailly managing partner and CEO Jeremy Hauk in a statement Monday. "Their strong client relationships, deep technical expertise, and commitment to personalized service align seamlessly with our values. We're proud to join forces with a team that shares our passion for helping clients thrive."
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Eide Bailly ranked No. 19 on
"While this is a relatively small acquisition in terms of size, the real significance lies in the strategic value it brings to Eide Bailly," said a spokesperson. "This move strengthens our presence in California — particularly in the Solana Beach area — and reflects our continued commitment to serving clients throughout the state with a local, personalized approach backed by the resources of a top 25 CPA and advisory firm."
Hamilton Tharp managing partner Tina Tharp wanted to expand her firm's services for clients and create provide more growth opportunities for staff while staying true to their culture. "We were intentional about finding the right fit," Tharp said in a statement. "Eide Bailly brings the scale and expertise we were looking for, but just as importantly, they share our values and people-first approach."
Last week, Eide Bailly announced two other M&A deals: with
