Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FMD posted a senior tax manager role in September 2026, showing active expansion.
- Samantha Aris joined the administrative team in January 2026, supporting operational capacity.
- The firm still advertises broad services in 2026, including M&A support and global tax consulting.
What critics are saying
- Partner-driven CPA firms lose clients fast when rainmakers leave; Jesslyn Molnar joined January 2026.
- Hiring pages in September 2026 signal persistent staffing pressure across tax season.
- A Birmingham boutique faces margin compression if larger firms poach audits and tax clients.
What makes Fenner Melstrom & Dooling unique
- FMD serves privately held businesses, high-income families, and employee benefit plan audits.
- FMD markets itself as independent by choice, avoiding big-firm conflicts.
- FMD combines tax, audit, succession planning, and wealth preservation under one roof.
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