Russell is a Managing Director on the Mergers & Acquisitions team at Whitman Advisory, and brings over 40 years of experience serving public accounting firms. He has held consulting partner positions with two Big Four firms and one large regional firm, providing him with unparalleled insight into the industry’s challenges and opportunities.

Russell’s expertise encompasses mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, profitability improvement, and strategic business planning. He has been instrumental in developing firm methodologies for partner compensation, buy-ins, and buy-outs. His primary focus is on improving the lives of the business owners he serves by helping them grow their businesses in an efficient and profitable manner. He delivers expert guidance in practice management consulting, lead generation, and partner retreats, ensuring clients are equipped to achieve their long-term objectives.