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Tuesday, June 16, 2026JTWM Named a 2026 Wealth Magnet by Accounting Today
June 16, 2026 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton Wealth Management (JTWM) is pleased to announce that it has again been named to the 2026 Accounting Today Wealth Magnets list. The recently released list ranked CPA firm financial planning practices by assets under management (AUM) and featured 200 firms throughout the U.S. JTWM ranked 36th on the list and is the largest CPA firm financial planning practice based in Alabama. The firm has been featured in the rankings since 2021. "Earning a place among
Monday, June 08, 2026Striepe Named Senior Manager at Jackson Thornton
Montgomery, AL – Jackson Thornton, an accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is pleased to announce that Crystal Striepe has been promoted to Senior Manager. Striepe joined the firm in 2021 and is an experienced professional who manages audit and attest services. In addition, she has significant experience advising on audit and accounting engagements for electric, water, telecom, and gas utilities. She serves on the board of the Autauga Education Foundation and is the
Thursday, February 05, 2026Jackson Thornton Named to USA Today’s Best Tax & Accounting Firms Lists
February 5, 2026 – Montgomery, AL – Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is pleased to announce that it was named as one of America’s Best Tax & Accounting Firms for 2026 by USA Today. USA Today and market research company Statista partnered to create the list, which considered 3,500 survey responses from peers and clients. In total, only 100 companies were awarded the title of America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms 2026, and 100 companies were
Thursday, January 08, 2026Jackson Thornton Names New President/CEO
January 8, 2026 – Montgomery, AL – Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in Montgomery, AL, is pleased to announce that Alan Alexander has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the firm effective January 1, 2026. Alexander joined the firm in 2018 and is based in the firm’s Montgomery corporate office. In his role as President & CEO, Alexander is responsible for guiding the firm’s strategic direction as well as overall administration and financial
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Monday, January 05, 2026JTWM Named a “Best RIA to Work For” by Financial Planning
December 30, 2025 – Montgomery, AL -- Jackson Thornton Wealth Management (JTWM) is pleased to announce that it has been named to the 2025 Financial Planning “Best RIAs to Work For” list. Financial Planning partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. This survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the Money Management profession. JTWM ranked 25th on the list of 60 registered
Wednesday, November 19, 2025Jackson Thornton Acquires Jackson, Howard & Whatley
November 18, 2025 – Montgomery, AL – Jackson Thornton, a certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that it has recently acquired Jackson, Howard & Whatley, LLC (JHW), a CPA firm located in Birmingham, Alabama. The acquisition will offer JHW’s clients an expanded depth of services while maintaining the personalized service for which the firm is known. JHW was founded in 1978 by Mike Jackson, Judy Howard and Tim Whatley and serves clients throughout the Birmingham area.
