HBE LLP (hbecpa.com) is pleased to announce that Willnerd & Associates, LLC is joining the firm, effective Nov. 1, 2026. Led by Managing Member Milt Willnerd, the Lincoln accounting and consulting firm has built a strong reputation for its technical expertise, exceptional client service and longstanding client relationships. Milt and his team will begin working from HBE’s Lincoln office on Nov. 2.
The combination brings together two firms with closely aligned values and a shared commitment to personal relationships and professional integrity. The Willnerd team brings additional experience and expertise in estate and trust services, the healthcare industry, banking advisory and business advisory services, strengthening HBE’s capabilities and the resources available to clients across the firm.
Willnerd clients will continue working with the professionals they know and trust, now supported by HBE’s broader resources and specialized expertise. The combination also enhances the services and expertise available to HBE’s existing clients, reflecting the firm’s commitment to thoughtful growth while maintaining the personalized attention and trusted guidance clients value.
With offices in Lincoln, Omaha, and Norfolk, HBE is an independent accounting and advisory firm serving clients across Nebraska and the Midwest. For more information, visit hbecpa.com.
Wealth management and investment planning services offered through HBE Wealth Management LLC.
For more information, please visit hbecpa.com.