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Ascend Expands Along the Eastern Seaboard, Adding Three New Firms to Its Growth Platform
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Ascend, a strategic partner of regional accounting firms, has expanded into three regions along the Eastern seaboard by partnering with accounting firms Blackman & Sloop, TSS, and Vogel & Co. This expansion will enable the partner firms to maintain their independence, while gaining access to Ascend's resources and tools for growth, furthering Ascend’s aim to create a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms across the United States.
Ascend, a strategic partner for regional accounting firms backed by private equity firm Alpine Investors, has announced its expansion into three additional regions along the Eastern seaboard, adding firms with a presence in New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the Southeast.
New Partner Firms
The newly added partner firms are:
Strategic Significance
These additions reflect Ascend's rapid growth since its inception in January 2023, as the firm continues to expand its national footprint and enhance its service offerings across the United States.
Leadership Perspectives
David Wurtzbacher, Ascend's Founder and CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnerships, stating, "We are honored to be trusted with the lasting legacies of these firms, which combined have well over 100 years of history serving clients. Our Culture, Growth, and Talent models are game-changers for even the most successful firms."
James N. Godfrey, CEO of TSS Advisors LLC, added, "Partnering with Ascend is the answer to all of the 'what if' questions we were asking ourselves as we looked for solutions to the limitations on our growth. They are literally changing the very model that was limiting us by providing the resources we need to help us grow while enabling us to retain our identity and our culture."
Andrea Woodell Eason, CEO of B&S Advisors LLC, stated, "Uniting with Ascend will propel us to a new era of client service and growth. With a rich history spanning 50 years, we recognize the importance of evolving and expanding our capabilities to better serve our clients and nurture our team's growth."
Firm Overview
Ascend is a strategic partner for regional accounting and advisory firms, enabling them to remain independent while accessing the resources of a larger firm to help them grow. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a larger firm to help them grow.
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