HBE LLP Expands Expertise with Addition of Willnerd & Associates, LLC
HBE LLP is pleased to announce that Willnerd & Associates, LLC is joining the firm, effective November 1, 2026. Led by Managing Member Milt Willnerd, the Lincoln accounting and consulting firm is known for its technical expertise, exceptional client service, and longstanding client relationships. The combination brings together two firms with shared values and a commitment to personal relationships and professional integrity.
Milt and his team will begin working from HBE's Lincoln office on November 2, bringing additional expertise in estate and trust services, healthcare, banking advisory, and business advisory. Their addition strengthens the resources and specialized knowledge available to clients throughout Nebraska and the Midwest.
“Milt has built an outstanding reputation over the years, not only for this technical expertise, but also for the relationships developed and the care he takes in serving his clients. Those are qualities we value at HBE. We’re excited to welcome Milt and his team to the firm. They bring experience and expertise that will make us better, and I believe this will be a great fit for our people and the clients we serve.”
— Scott Becker, Managing Partner, HBE LLP
“We believe HBE is the right choice for our clients and team. Their added resources and depth of experience will enhance our ability to serve our clients.”
— Milt Willnerd, Managing Member, Willnerd & Associates, LLC
Willnerd clients will continue working with the professionals they know and trust, now supported by broader resources and services, including assurance, tax, specialized advisory, outsourced accounting and CFO solutions, business valuation, and wealth management. The combination also brings additional specialized expertise to HBE’s existing clients.
The addition of Willnerd & Associates, LLC reflects HBE's continued commitment to thoughtful growth, investing in talented professionals, and delivering comprehensive financial solutions with the personal attention clients value.
About HBE
HBE LLP is a leading independent provider of professional accounting and consulting services throughout Nebraska and the Midwest. Operating from multiple office locations, the firm offers a complete range of financial management services for businesses, not-for-profit and governmental organizations, niche industries, and individuals. These services include specialized advisory, audit, tax, outsourced accounting and CFO solutions, personal financial planning, and wealth management. For more information, please visit www.hbecpa.com.
Wealth management and investment planning services offered through HBE Wealth Management LLC.
