Elliott Davis Acquired Philadelphia Firm Equify Advisors
The firm expanded its digital consulting practice by adding 36 employees from the NetSuite partner.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Financial Planning
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Elliott Davis has finalized the acquisition of Equify Advisors, a NetSuite partner based in Philadelphia. The move adds 36 employees to the Greenville-based firm, effective October 1, 2026.
Why it matters
The acquisition aims to expand the Digital Consulting practice at Elliott Davis, which serves as a notable growth step for the firm. The company, which recently received private equity backing, reported $194 million in annual revenue.
Elliott Davis, which ranked No. 47 on the 2026 Top 100 Firms list, adds 36 employees to its existing team of 730 staff members. The firm previously reported $194 million in annual revenue before this expansion.
The players
Elliott Davis
A South Carolina-based professional services firm providing accounting, tax, and consulting solutions to businesses.
Equify Advisors
A Philadelphia-based NetSuite partner specializing in business systems and advanced analytics.
Flexpoint Ford
A private equity firm that provides capital investments to companies within the financial and healthcare industries.
The details
Elliott Davis integrated the business systems consulting and advanced analytics practices from Equify Advisors as part of the acquisition. Taylor Kopnitsky and Ben Washburne will lead these expanded service offerings for the firm. This strategic growth follows a private equity investment Elliott Davis secured from Flexpoint Ford in June 2025.
Timeline
June 2025: Elliott Davis secured private equity investment from Flexpoint Ford.
2026: Elliott Davis achieved a rank of No. 47 on the Top 100 Firms list.
Oct. 1, 2026: The acquisition of Equify Advisors became effective.
Money Landscape
This acquisition follows the capital influx Elliott Davis received from Flexpoint Ford in 2025. It aligns with broader trends of mid-market professional service firms utilizing private equity to scale specialized digital consulting practices.
This consolidation of services may change the scope of software and consulting expertise available to clients using the firm. Business owners should review their existing service agreements to ensure they align with the new practice leadership.
The takeaway
The acquisition of Equify Advisors highlights an active period of growth for Elliott Davis as it scales its digital consulting capabilities. Business clients should confirm if this merger impacts their specific service contacts or upcoming implementation projects.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Accounting Today.
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