NEW YORK – Feb. 18, 2026 – Wealthspire, an independent wealth management, retirement advisory, and business management firm today announced Ground Control Business Management’s (Ground Control) acquisition of Nashville-based Wiles + Taylor & Co. (Wiles + Taylor), a music-focused business management and tax consulting firm serving touring artists, songwriters, and industry executives.
The transaction expands Ground Control’s music business management capabilities by adding specialized touring and royalty expertise and extending the firm’s U.S. footprint beyond California. It accelerates the firm’s strategy to build a nationally recognized music business management platform while maintaining its relationship-driven culture.
“Supporting top-tier artists and their teams has been central to Ground Control’s mission for years, and this partnership accelerates what we can deliver,” said Chris Bucci, chief executive officer of Ground Control. “Wiles + Taylor adds a high-caliber team on tour operations, royalty administration, and the real-world complexity behind modern music income. Together we can offer a more seamless model with precision at scale and with the discretion and high-touch service our clients expect.”
Founded in 1986 by the late Gary Smith, Wiles + Taylor provides business management services tailored to the financial and operational needs of the music industry, advising clients on complex touring structures, global revenue tracking and accounting, royalty income and catalog transactions, and insurance and risk considerations tied to domestic and international touring. With the addition of Wiles + Taylor’s Nashville-based team, including partners Steve Eggart and Kevin Dalton, it will enhance Ground Control’s expertise in supporting artists across personal finances, touring operations, and global activity, and further establish music as a core vertical within the platform.
“Joining Ground Control helps us scale and continue growing without compromising our culture,” said Dwight Wiles, president of Wiles + Taylor. “As touring and global revenue streams grow more complex, artists need advisors who understand both the details and the broader strategy. This partnership gives us additional infrastructure to keep serving our clients’ evolving needs while preserving continuity for our talented team.”
Rob Taylor, vice president of Wiles + Taylor, added, “We were deliberate in selecting a partner aligned with our values and long-term vision. Ground Control shares our commitment to culture, leadership development, and client service. Together, we can elevate and empower our next generation of leaders and ensure long-term stability as we grow.”
Wiles + Taylor will continue operating in Nashville, expanding Ground Control’s presence in a key hub for the music industry. The transaction adds approximately 65 employees to the firm.
While the transaction is specific to Ground Control’s business management platform, Ground Control remains part of Wealthspire’s integrated platform and operates under the Ground Control Business Management name.
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