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Forbes recognizes Kelly Puryear among North Carolina’s top CPAs for second consecutive year consecutive year

By Staff Report, posted Aug 19, 2026 on BizFayetteville.com

Kelly Puryear

TRP Sumner PLLC is pleased to announce that Kelly Puryear, Partner, has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Top CPAs list for 2026, earning the distinction for the second consecutive year.

The Forbes Best-in-State Top CPAs list recognizes outstanding certified public accountants across the United States through independent nominations and a rigorous evaluation of professional achievement, leadership, experience and contributions to the profession. Puryear’s continued recognition reflects more than four decades of service, his significant role in the growth and advancement of TRP Sumner and his longstanding commitment to helping businesses and business owners achieve their strategic and financial goals.

“Kelly’s recognition by Forbes is a testament to the expertise, leadership and integrity he brings to our clients, our firm and the accounting profession,” said Taylor Stephenson, CEO and Partner of TRP Sumner PLLC, in a press release. “His ability to provide strategic guidance and build trusted relationships has had a lasting impact on those he serves. We are proud to see his contributions recognized for a second consecutive year.”

Throughout his career, Puryear has been a trusted advisor to privately held businesses and their owners across a broad range of industries. His experience in tax planning, business advisory services and strategic consulting has helped clients navigate complex financial and regulatory environments while positioning their organizations for long-term success.

Throughout his career, Puryear has been a trusted advisor to privately held businesses and their owners across a broad range of industries. His experience in tax planning, business advisory services and strategic consulting has helped clients navigate complex financial and regulatory environments while positioning their organizations for long-term success.

This recognition reflects Puryear’s enduring contributions to the accounting profession and underscores TRP Sumner’s commitment to delivering exceptional expertise, trusted guidance and lasting value to its clients.

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