About Smith Anglin

Over 50 years blazing accounting trails in Dallas.

Smith Anglin was founded by Dallas trendsetter Walter Smith and former Mobil Oil accountant Bobby Anglin in 1967. Always on the forefront of their field, Smith Anglin was one of the first CPA firms to move out of downtown Dallas and move north of the city in the 1960s. The firm became a tenant in the Meadows Building doing accounting for the Meadows family. Over five decades later, and Smith Anglin continues to draw on its accountancy roots to provide outstanding financial service to clients in the metro Dallas area.

Smith Anglin Accounting is a people business.

Accurate. Honest. Direct. Responsive. That’s how our clients describe their Smith Anglin Accounting team. We focus on client advocacy in order to be the most economically efficient partner we can be. Without fail, we call our clients back. And we encourage our clients to interact with us during the entire year — not just at the end, or during tax season. Our professionals are known for taking aggressive reporting positions — as long as they’re always within the law. We continue the legacy of our founders: to be forward-looking, honest, proactive tax planners who add value to every client relationship.

Steve Anglin, CPA

Partner

Steve is experienced in multiple areas of financial and tax planning for individuals and small businesses. He is responsible for the firm’s financial operations, strategic planning, tax preparation and compliance efforts.

Professional Education and Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (Texas)
  • BBA in Accountancy and BBA in Real Estate, Baylor University
  • General securities principal

Affiliations

  • Texas Society of CPAs, Member
  • American Institute of CPAs, Member
“Our primary responsibility is to be advocates for our clients. We’re on the same side of the table as you, helping you make great decisions to maximize tax savings that would otherwise go to the government.”

Ronnie McMillan, CPA

Senior Tax Manager

Ronnie has been in public practice since receiving his CPA designation in 1977. He joined the Smith Anglin team in 2006 and delivers strategic tax advice to the firm’s clients.

Professional Education and Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (Texas)
  • BBA in Accountancy, Texas Tech University

Affiliations

  • Texas Society of CPAs, Member
  • American Institute of CPAs, Member
“I aim to communicate with clients effectively in order to offer sound tax and economic advice.”

Whitney Hare, CPA

Director of Tax Services

Whitney provides tax services to a broad range of clients including publicly traded corporations, private equity backed partnerships, closely held companies and high net worth individuals. Prior to joining Smith Anglin, she worked in tax controversy for one of the largest oil and gas MLPs overseeing federal, state and local audits.

Professional Education and Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (Texas)
  • Master of Science in Accounting, University of North Texas
  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing, University of Pittsburgh

Affiliations

  • Texas Society of CPAs, Member
  • American Institute of CPAs, Member
“My aim is to ensure our clients know we care about them and that we will provide high-quality, value-add professional services.”

Tawny Richardson, CPA

Senior Tax Manager

Tawny is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado and received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from there in 1984. Tawny started her business career in California working for smaller CPA firms where she gained a wealth of experience in several accounting areas before hanging out her own shingle in 1989. She maintained her own CPA practice in California until 2010 and then moved to Texas, where she moved her CPA license as well. Tawny joined the Smith Anglin team in 2022 and is a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Texas Society of CPAs. Tawny has a dog and a cat, and three grown sons who are the light of her life.

Professional Education and Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (Texas)
  • BBA in Accounting, Northern Colorado

Affiliations

  • Texas Society of CPAs, Member
  • American Institute of CPAs, Member
“It is refreshing to work for a company that values it’s employees as much as it values it’s clients. I am happy to be a part of this award-winning team!”

Landon Lott, CPA

Tax Manager

Landon has been a resident of Dallas, TX for most of his life. He had a brief stint in Waco, TX where he attended Baylor University and received his Bachelor of Accountancy in 2019. Following this, he pursued further academic achievement by obtaining a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2020. In 2023, Landon obtained his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. Before Landon began his career with Smith Anglin in 2023, he worked at a large public accounting firm, where he dealt with high-net worth individuals and their related trusts, partnerships, and corporations.

Professional Education and Certification

  • Bachelor of Accountancy, Baylor University
  • Masters of Science in Accountancy, University of Texas at Dallas
“Generating and maintaining wealth for others is a process that has been instilled in me since beginning my career, and I strive to continue to care and provide excellent service to clients in the future.”

Tamara Brown

Tax Professional

Tamara was born and raised in Abilene, Texas where she received her Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting from Hardin-Simmons University in 2002. She began her career in auditing and tax preparation with a small accounting firm in 2004. Tamara joined the tax and accounting team at Smith Anglin Financial in 2009. Being a mother and a wife, she enjoys sports and recreation with her family.

Professional Education and Certification

  • BBA in Accounting, Hardin-Simmons University
“I love working for a firm that is both client- and family-focused.”

Joe Warnecke

Tax Associate

Joe was born and raised in St. Louis, MO, but left the Show Me State to attend the University of Mississippi, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy in 2021. He began his working career in Scottsdale, AZ as an auditor for a small firm that specializes in agriculture, but serves a variety of clients in several industries. Joe started his tenure at Smith Anglin in 2023, when he moved to Texas to be closer to friends and family. Outside of the office, Joe enjoys both playing and watching sports, being outside, and traveling.

Professional Education and Certification

  • Bachelor of Accountancy from, University of Mississippi
“I love working in an environment that is committed to both ensuring our clients get the best service possible and making them feel at home.”

Stephanie Wright

Tax Administrative Associate

Stephanie Wright is the Tax Administrative Associate for Smith Anglin and the frontline of support for our team of CPAs. Before Smith Anglin, she held administrative positions in a range of service sectors including a veterinarian clinic and a hospital and therefore has developed exceptional customer service and leadership skills. Through her extensive experience in project management and administrative services, Stephanie now ensures our clients receive the highest quality of assistance and care.

Outside of the office, Stephanie is the proud owner of a unique set of pets. Originally from Florida, she has spent most of her life in Texas where she lives with her spouse, Zak. They share a love for art, music, and travel—and of course their amazing pets!

“I am excited to be part of the team at Smith Anglin. The entire team is goal-oriented to help our clients, and to go above and beyond to provide the best service possible.”