Relationships that Count has always been more than a tagline in our firm logo. It reflects the way we work, the way we make decisions, and the reason so many clients choose to stay with us year after year.

We are writing to share something important about the future we are working to build for our clients, our team, and our firm. At a time when many local and regional CPA firms are joining larger national organizations or private equity-backed platforms, our intention is to remain independent.

The consolidation taking place across the accounting profession is not difficult to understand. Many firms are facing real pressures: significant technology investment, a competitive market for talented professionals, rising operating costs, and the need for thoughtful succession planning. For some firms, a sale or merger can provide capital, scale, or a path forward when internal options are limited. In that context, consolidation can be a practical business decision.

But every firm’s path is different. We believe our clients are best served by a firm that has the flexibility to make decisions close to home, with the people who know you, your business, your family, and your goals. Independence helps preserve the personal attention, continuity, responsiveness, and practical guidance that are central to the relationships we have built over many years.

Because we have planned carefully for the future, we are not in a position where we need to seek an outside transaction to continue serving our clients well. We have invested in our people, our systems, our client service model, and the long-term continuity of the firm. Those investments allow us to remain focused on what matters most: delivering high-quality work, thoughtful advice, reasonable fees, and the kind of attentive personal service that clients expect from a trusted CPA relationship.

Of course, no firm can make promises about every circumstance the future may bring. What we can say clearly is that our current intention and strategic direction are to remain independent. We believe that is in the best interest of our clients and team members, because it allows us to protect the culture, accessibility, and relationship-driven service that define who we are.

When you work with us, you are not just engaging an accounting firm; you are building a relationship with professionals who know your history, understand your priorities, and are committed to being present when you need us. That has always been the heart of our value proposition, and it will continue to guide the way we serve you.

If this message brings to mind someone who may value the kind of independent, relationship-driven firm we are committed to preserving, whether as a client or as a member of our team, we would be grateful for the introduction. We continue to grow carefully and intentionally with clients and team members who share our values.

Thank you for the trust and confidence you place in QRGA. We are grateful for the opportunity to be your advisors, and we look forward to continuing to provide the close, trusted, and personal service that truly makes these relationships count.