REDW Advisors & CPAs is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Stewart, CPA as the first-ever Principal-in-Charge of the Oklahoma City office. In his role, he will serve as the executive and administrative leader for the office, both as it relates to those physically in the office as well as those working remotely or in a hybrid setting. Stewart will also be responsible for fostering new and expanding current relationships between the office and the community and creating processes that allow the firm to continue its evolution into an integrated, multidisciplinary advisory providing tax and accounting services as well as software solutions, wealth management, human resources consulting, forensic & dispute advisory, business valuation, and cybersecurity. In addition to serving as the Principal-in-Charge, Stewart will also continue in his role as Principal in the Audit & Assurance practice.
“As the firm continues to grow its service lines and expand geographically, the Principal-in-Charge role becomes increasingly important to support one-firm strategy and culture while recognizing appropriate regional differences,” said Steve Cogan, CPA, Managing Principal of REDW Advisors & CPAs. “Our Principals-in-Charge across our Oklahoma City, Phoenix, Albuquerque, and Pacific Northwest offices will collaborate closely with me and our practice group leaders to assure community relations, streamlined processes, and a continued focus on company culture remain top of mind at all times.”
With more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, Stewart – an Oklahoma native – assists clients across a wide range of industries with the implementation of new accounting standards and the development of effective internal control policies. Working closely with each audit team, and with keen attention to detail, he successfully establishes a clear audit plan that is tailored to the client’s needs, ensuring that engagements are run efficiently and well, and meet or exceed client and firm expectations. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Stewart is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Oklahoma Society of CPAs (OSCPA). Within the community, Stewart is a long-time board member with the Homeless Alliance, currently serving on the finance committee. He serves as an elder and on the board for his local church and on the board of Cavett Kids Foundation, an Oklahoma nonprofit serving children and youth with various life-threatening and chronic illnesses, where he also serves as Treasurer. Each year, the lives of 20,000 children and their families are enhanced by the organization’s annual camps and programs.
Stewart earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, summa cum laude, from the University of Central Oklahoma and has been honored as a Trailblazer by the Oklahoma Society of CPAs, an award that recognizes the innovation, professional dedication and community commitment of members. He is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 39.
Stewart’s position is the latest in a series of key leadership roles introduced by the firm. In the past year, REDW appointed Marketing Director Heather Stratz and first-ever Director of Client Success in Diana Gibson, and in 2023 brought on Prine as the firm’s first COO and Byron Wheeler as its Vice President of Sales. The announcement also comes at a time of major growth for both the Oklahoma City office and the national team. In 2024 REDW Advisors & CPAs formally moved into a new, 3,126-square-foot office located at 211 N. Robinson Ave., Suite N150 in Oklahoma City after utilizing a shared space since opening an office in the region in 2020. In late 2023, REDW announced the opening of its first Pacific Northwest office via an acquisition with Oregon-based Grove, Mueller & Swank, P.C., as well as its acquisition of Edwards, Largay, Mihaylo & Co. in Phoenix in 2022. Nationally, in 2024 REDW Advisors & CPAs announced the acquisition of Phoenix-based firm Hatcher Financial, and in 2025 Accounting Today ranked REDW among the Top 100 Firms.
About REDW Advisors & CPAs
Founded in 1953, REDW is celebrating more than 70 years of trusted expertise and growth. From its offices across the Southwest and Pacific Northwest, nearly 375 professionals serve the audit, tax, cybersecurity, business, and financial needs of a wide range of clients, both regionally and nationally, including mid-market businesses, construction & real estate, technology, healthcare, hospitality, professional service providers, and government, including Tribal Nations and their enterprises. The firm takes pride in attracting top talent from across the country who see REDW as a place where they can grow both personally and professionally. For more information, learn about REDW, the firm’s history, or connect on linkedin.com/company/redw.
