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Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP We help businesses navigate key milestones - and every moment in between.

Maxwell Locke & Ritter is the largest independently owned and managed accounting and advisory firm in Central Texas, proudly ranking among the top five independent firms statewide. Maxwell Locke & Ritter is the largest locally owned and managed accounting firm in Central Texas with offices in downtown Austin and Round Rock. With roots extending back to the 1960’s, we are trusted advisors whose proven expertise and relationships uniquely qualify us to find solutions and add value to our clients. Since our firm’s inception in 1991, we have remained responsive to the needs of our clients and been dedicated to creating an environment of open communication, honesty, compassion and respect, as well as actively participating in the community. We accomplish this by selecting and retaining Great People, serving Great Clients and focusing on Great Ex*****on. Through these efforts, Maxwell Locke & Ritter has been awarded:

• Ethics in Business Award by the Samaritan Center
• Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For
• Accounting Today’s Top 100 Regional Firms
• INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms
• INSIDE Public Accounting’s All Star Firms
• INSIDE Public Accounting’s 200 Fastest Growing Firms
• INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms
• Austin Business Journal’s Healthiest Employers in Central Texas

Our service offerings include:

• Audits, Reviews, Compilations & Agreed Upon Procedures
• Tax Return Preparation & Planning
• Mergers & Acquisitions/Due Diligence Consulting
• SOC Examinations

Our affiliate firm ML&R Wealth Management LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor, dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals through a well thought out wealth management plan, providing services for high net worth individuals, trusts, nonprofits and retirement plans. Currently, ML&R Wealth Management has over $1.8 billion in assets under management and service offerings include:

• Wealth Management
• Retirement, Succession, Estate & Education Planning
• Customized Portfolio Design & Implementation
• Qualified Retirement Planning - 401(k), etc.

10/13/2026

What is the best advice you've ever received?

Tax Partner Dana McCartney shares how listening carefully and leading with transparency builds deep trust with high-net-worth families across Central Texas 🤝

Getting to know our experienced team members is the best way to understand the personalized advisory services we provide at ML&R.

This past summer, audit partners Meg Youngblood, Lesley Hargraves, Michelle Kopplow and Diana Mil escaped the Texas heat...
10/12/2026

This past summer, audit partners Meg Youngblood, Lesley Hargraves, Michelle Kopplow and Diana Mil escaped the Texas heat with a visit to the Mississippi River Headwaters at Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota. Just as the Mississippi River begins at Lake Itasca, we’re proud that lifelong friendships like these begin at ML&R 😊

 ▪️ “I knew ML&R was the right place for me when I spoke with team members during my interview. I could tell they were ...
10/09/2026

 ▪️ “I knew ML&R was the right place for me when I spoke with team members during my interview. I could tell they were truly excited about their work, while also being able to have a fulfilling personal life. That genuine balance made my decision easy! I loved hearing how the firm empowers people to take their career moves into their own hands and drive their own growth.” – Catherine MacLaren, one of the newest members of our audit team ▪️ Catherine is a big foodie! She loves to cook, bake, and try new restaurants! 👩‍🍳🧁🍝

How can charitable giving become part of your family’s broader wealth plan?It starts with the causes you care about and ...
10/08/2026

How can charitable giving become part of your family’s broader wealth plan?

It starts with the causes you care about and the values you want to pass down. At ML&R, we help you understand giving options and coordinate tax and planning considerations with your advisory team, so your charitable goals fit thoughtfully into your family’s financial future 🤝 https://tinyurl.com/3h52nhkj

It’s on-campus recruiting season again 😄 Ready to gain hands-on experience and explore a career in public accounting? We...
10/07/2026

It’s on-campus recruiting season again 😄 Ready to gain hands-on experience and explore a career in public accounting? We are now accepting applications for 2028 internship opportunities! 

🌟Apply today: https://www.mlrpc.com/careers/open-positions/ 🌟

We’re celebrating another year among the Best of the Best! 🎉We’re proud to be named one of INSIDE Public Accounting’s 20...
10/06/2026

We’re celebrating another year among the Best of the Best! 🎉
We’re proud to be named one of INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2026 Best of the Best CPA Firms. It’s an honor to receive this recognition again and another exciting milestone for our team during our 35th anniversary year!
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10/06/2026

How does philanthropy fit into a family wealth plan?

Family Office team members Kelly Perkins and MaLea Sullivan explain how integrating charitable giving into your broader financial strategy can bring families together around shared values while supporting thoughtful tax planning. At Maxwell Locke & Ritter, the answer is a coordinated approach that helps families give with purpose and build a lasting legacy in the community 📈

You can learn more about ML&R and our services at: https://www.mlrpc.com/

Last month, members of Team ML&R attended Hope, Heroes & Handbags: Designer Purse Bingo, the Williamson County Children’...
10/05/2026

Last month, members of Team ML&R attended Hope, Heroes & Handbags: Designer Purse Bingo, the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center’s signature annual fundraiser, which raised $360,000 to support children impacted by abuse. With each group choosing their own unique theme, our team brought a little Buc-ee’s spirit to the competition! We were honored to play a small part in supporting WilCo CAC’s mission to provide hope, healing and justice to children and families in the wake of child abuse ♥️

10/01/2026

What does strong leadership look like inside an accounting firm?

At Maxwell Locke & Ritter, the answer is leadership grounded in trust, communication, and strong relationships 🤝 Leading Partner Kyle Parks shares how listening carefully and communicating openly help ensure decisions support our people, our clients, and the long-term success of the firm.

09/29/2026

Audit Partner Diana Mil discusses the dynamic, collaborative environment that defines the workplace culture at ML&R ✨

From local tax strategy to complex SaaS auditing, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Through cross-departmental collaboration, our team members develop innovative solutions and deliver meaningful value to clients nationwide 📈

Address

401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2000
Austin, TX
78701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15123703200

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