Trace Advisory Joins Carr, Riggs & Ingram, Launching CRI Government Solutions 

Government-Focused Advisory Firm Brings Specialized Accounting, Compliance, and Consulting Capabilities to the CRI Family of Companies 

Ridgeland, MS– Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI), a top 25** nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm, today announced that Trace Advisory, a Ridgeland, Mississippi firm specializing in government accounting, auditing, and compliance, has joined CRI and will operate as CRI Government Solutions, a new member of the CRI Family of Companies. This addition enhances CRI’s capacity to serve government entities and public-sector organizations nationwide.

Trace Advisory has built a strong reputation helping federal, state, and local organizations navigate complex accounting, auditing, and compliance requirements. Its services span government accounting, compliance auditing and single audits*, contract and grant compliance, cost accounting, internal controls, and financial and operational support, delivered by a team with decades of specialized experience. As CRI Government Solutions, the same team will continue to serve clients under the CRI brand.

“Trace Advisory has built a strong reputation for helping government contractors and public sector organizations navigate complex accounting, auditing, and compliance requirements,” said Bill Carr, founding partner and chairman of CRI. “Their specialized knowledge is a natural fit for our firm. Adding CRI Government Solutions allows us to deepen our services for government clients and expand our offerings in this sector. We are proud to welcome the Trace Advisory team to the CRI family.”

“Our clients operate in highly regulated environments, but the stakes go well beyond compliance. The work we do is ultimately about accountability, responsible stewardship, and helping our clients protect the public trust,” said Trey Breckenridge, principal at Trace Advisory. “As CRI Government Solutions, we advance that mission by combining our specialized, hands-on approach with CRI’s national resources and broader capabilities to better serve our clients as their needs evolve.”

Clients will continue working with their trusted professionals, now supported by CRI’s broader platform. As part of the CRI Family of Companies, CRI Government Solutions expands CRI’s reach in the public sector and connects clients to specialized resources across the CRI family, including business advisory, data analytics, and consulting services.

This move reflects CRI’s ongoing growth following strategic investment from Centerbridge Partners and Bessemer Venture Partners in late 2024. The firm’s strategy focuses on cultural alignment, client retention, and long-term investment in the clients and communities it serves. To learn more about CRI, please visit criadv.com.