Kaufman Rossin’s CEO Transition Featured in SFBJ

Blain Heckaman, CPA and Marc Feigelson, CPA | Featured in South Florida Business Journal | March 10, 2026

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Kaufman Rossin, the largest independent CPA and advisory firm in Florida and one of the top 50 firms in the U.S, announced that CEO Blain Heckaman will retire in June after 14 years in the role, with Marc Feigelson, the current CFO, named as his successor. The article from South Florida Business Journal highlights the firm’s commitment to independence amid an industry trend towards mergers and private equity investments. It underscores the strategic importance of leadership continuity in maintaining client service quality and firm growth.

Blain Heckaman shared, “Leading this firm has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. I have tremendous confidence in Marc and in the strength of our team. Kaufman Rossin’s long-term focus remains clear: to serve our clients, invest in our people, and grow on our own terms.”

This leadership change is significant for clients as it ensures that Kaufman Rossin will continue to prioritize independence, allowing the firm to remain accountable to clients rather than external investors. This transition supports the firm’s long-term strategy of investing in talent and technology to enhance service offerings in advisory capabilities, business consulting, and risk management.

Read the full article in SFBJ.

Blain Heckaman, CPA, Management Principal Emeritus at Kaufman Rossin, one of the Top 50 CPA and advisory firms in the U.S.

Marc Feigelson, CPA, is the Chief Executive Officer at Kaufman Rossin, one of the Top 50 CPA and advisory firms in the U.S.