PBMARES, LLP AND TMDG, LLC ANNOUNCE MERGER
March 4th, 2015

Baltimore, MD (March 4, 2015) – Two leading McGladrey Alliance member firms, PBMares, LLP and TMDG, LLC, are pleased to announce their merger effective January 1, 2015.

“We saw a rare opportunity to affiliate with a premier McGladrey Alliance member firm that has a like-minded culture, shared business values and philosophies, and complementary practice areas. This merger will enable us to expand our local and national healthcare consulting, employee benefit plan, and not-for-profit practice by enhancing both the depth and breadth of the services we are able to deliver to our clients,” said Matt Dubnansky, Managing Director of TMDG. “This is a great fit for our clients and staff and we are all excited to move forward.”

TMDG, LLC will be a subsidiary of PBMares, LLP lead by Matthew B. Dubnansky, CPA, CGMA as Managing Director of TMDG. PBMares will be the parent company operated under the direction of Alan S. Witt, CPA as CEO of PBMares.

“This combination significantly enriches our existing niche in employee benefits. We’re achieving our mission to be leaders in key specialty practices, growing strategically by anticipating clients’ needs in our marketplace,” said Alan Witt. “It’s one way we differentiate ourselves and ensure our quality reputation. In addition to enhancing this specialty practice area, adding a Baltimore location will be a key piece in the expansion of our overall presence in the greater Baltimore/Washington market.”

About TMDG, LLC
TMDG is an industry leading niche practice firm located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm provides assurance, tax compliance, and healthcare consulting services to plan sponsors of local and national employee benefit plans and not-for-profit organizations by utilizing cutting edge technology, proprietary software and strategic business alliances to provide services unmatched by their competition. The firm is comprised of professionals with multi-disciplines who possess specialized knowledge and skills in the employee benefit practice area. Clients of TMDG include some of the most prestigious companies in the United States.

About PBMares, LLP
PBMares is the largest Virginia based public accounting firm, providing assurance, tax planning and preparation, pension plan design/administration, and business consulting services to domestic and international businesses. Specialty practice areas include employee benefit plans, hospitality, not-for-profit, and state and local governments. The firm also provides consulting services through its two affiliates, Artifice Forensic Financial Services, LLC, which specializes in fraud investigations and forensic accounting, and PBMares Wealth Management, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm.