meet Caroline

Caroline Hale Director, Pipeline Strategy

Caroline earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Georgia in 2018 and her master’s degree in Strategic Communication from Troy University in 2021. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and staying active in the community. She currently serves as Membership Chair for the Troy Junior Women’s League.

Joined ASCPA staff June 5, 2023 chale@alabama.cpa | (334) 386-5760

Russell Adams, CPA has joined Jefferson Credit Union in Birmingham as CFO after working most recently with Heidelberg Materials for 7 years. Russell also volunteers as National Comptroller for the Scottish American Military Society, an 1,100-member veterans organization that provides social activities for veterans and their families and preserves military history and traditions. Russell earned a Finance degree from Auburn University and an MBA degree from UAB.

Partners of Banks, Finley, White & Co. announced they had admitted Ebony O’Brien, CPA and Wandalyn P. Wright, CPA to the partnership, effective June 1, 2023. The announcement was made at the firm’s 50th Anniversary Gala. The two share extensive experience in providing auditing and advisory services to State and Local Governments, as well as Not for Profit Organizations. O’Brien’s experience extends to airports, public utilities, brokerdealers, recreational and convention operations and publicly traded companies. Similarly, Wright has expertise in colleges and universities, as well as employee benefit plans.

Bridgeworth Wealth Management congratulates Brian Hinson, CFP, CPA, ChFC, PFS, on being ranked among the top ten wealth advisors in Alabama by Forbes for 2023.

The Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors ranks experienced advisors based on a complex algorithm of qualitative and quantitative data, including due diligence interviews, revenue trends, assets under management, service models, compliance records, and best practices in their approach to working with clients. The list features 100 advisors across Alabama.

Pierce, CPA & Advisors is proud to announce that founding member Lykethia Pierce, CPA, CB is a Birmingham Business Journal Who’s Who In Accounting 2023 Honoree. The individuals recognized are leaders in Birmingham’s accounting industry. They have a track record of helping individuals and businesses reach their milestones like planning, development, growth and resiliency.

BMSS Founding Member and Chief Practice Officer, John Shank has been named a finalist in the Birmingham Business Journal 2023 C-Suite Awards. These awards recognize excellence among chieflevel leaders in metro Birmingham who are playing pivotal roles guiding companies through current economic challenges.