Symphona Acquires Southeastern Accounting Firm Schell & Hogan

Mergers and Acquisitions | January 6, 2026

Symphona Acquires Southeastern Accounting Firm Schell & Hogan

Clients of both organizations will benefit from enhanced resources, broader service offerings, and a unified team dedicated to creating value in every relationship.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Symphona LLP a leading CPA and technology firm, has acquired Schell & Hogan LLP, an accounting and advisory services firm serving Southeast Georgia and North Florida for over 60 years, effective January 1, 2026.

This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both firms and reinforces their shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-focused service.

This expansion embodies Symphona’s mission—Where everything connects—by bringing together two firms with complementary strengths and a common vision. Clients of both organizations will benefit from enhanced resources, broader service offerings, and a unified team dedicated to creating value in every relationship.

  • Schell & Hogan’s office will remain at 101 Plantation Chase, Saint Simons Island, GA, now operating under the Symphona LLP name.
  • Four Schell & Hogan partners have joined Symphona, ensuring continuity of service and trusted relationships.
  • Schell & Hogan clients will continue to receive trusted accounting, tax, and advisory services—now enhanced by Symphona’s expanded capabilities.

The partners at Schell & Hogan and Symphona have cultivated a strong relationship, grounded in mutual respect and aligned cultures. This merger reflects a joint commitment to innovation and a forward-thinking approach that prioritizes client success.

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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Isaac M. O'Bannon

Managing Editor

Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies. . Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy groundforces veteran (never a SEAL). Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com . Isaac OBannon 2019 Cropped Small Headshot