Top 60 accounting firm Blue & Co. has announced its expansion into the Detroit market through a merger with Mellen, Smith, and Pivoz (MS&P), effective November 1. The Carmel, Indiana-based firm, known for its expertise in tax, assurance, and consulting services, gains a strong foothold in Michigan with this move, adding three new partners—Jason Pivoz, Jeffry Campeau, and Mark Smith—and over 20 employees from MS&P.
Brad Shaw, managing director of Blue & Co., expressed enthusiasm for the merger, emphasizing that the union with MS&P aligns well with Blue & Co.’s core values and growth strategy. “Expanding into a new market like Michigan is a pivotal step for our firm,” Shaw said. “We are confident that our combined resources will drive significant value and success for both our clients and our people.”
MS&P, founded in 1971 and based in Bingham Farms, MI, brings extensive expertise to Blue & Co., including tax planning, business valuation, forensic and fraud investigation, and estate and retirement planning. Jason Pivoz, formerly of MS&P and now director in charge of the new Blue & Co. Detroit office, echoed Shaw’s excitement, noting that the merger will provide clients with enhanced resources and expertise to support their growth and success.
With this merger, Blue & Co., founded in 1970, now operates across 11 offices in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Kentucky, and boasts a team of more than 500 professionals. The firm specializes in serving a wide range of industries, including healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and financial services, offering services from tax compliance to valuation and litigation support. This expansion reflects Blue & Co.’s commitment to strategic growth and comprehensive client service.
