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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Bee Cave, TXServices provided
See all 7 projectsCSTMR is a digital marketing agency specializing in branding, web development, and fintech marketing strategies. Their reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of clients impressed by their deep industry knowledge and responsive project management. Clients frequently commend CSTMR's ability to deliver on time and their strategic approach to content and SEO, highlighting a seamless integration into client teams for successful project outcomes.
$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 2 projectsTalent Formula is an accounting services firm that specializes in talent acquisition and management for industry-specific needs, including financial analysts and accountants. They have been praised for their efficient recruitment process and cultural alignment, contributing to a 100% positive feedback rate for their support in business growth and team integration.
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Arif Rajan, a Commercial Brokerage Services company, is headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Commercial Brokerage Services and Commercial Property Management.
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BookkeepingILM, an Accounting company, is located in Delhi, India. Their services include Accounting.
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Cost Seg Smart is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Los Angeles, California and offers Accounting and Financial Consulting. The company was launched in 2026.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, EFQM Consulting is a Business Consulting company. The team focuses on Business Consulting and Business Continuity Management.
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NexusWorks LLC is a Tax Law company launched in 2023. The company provides Tax Law and Accounting, and is small.
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company SCM Madria is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Accounting company Automate Your Finance was launched in 2026. The agency focuses on Accounting and Financial Advising & Planning, and is small.
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Planofast is a small Bengaluru, India-based Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting company. The team specializes in Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Ferdinand Investment Partners is a Budapest, Hungary-based Business Valuation Services company. They specialize in Business Valuation Services and Funding & Investment.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Business Consulting company PT Ekspansi Bisnis Indonesia was established in 2025. The agency offers Business Consulting and Compliance Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ġwann, Malta
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Business Consulting company VACEI was established in 2025. The company offers Business Consulting and Document Digitization & Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birkirkara, Malta
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Launched in 2023, EGM Assurance is a small Accounting company based in Birkirkara, Malta. Their team offers Accounting and Financial Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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Accounting Ketchup, a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting company, was founded in 2022. The team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Accounting.
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Insurance Services & Brokers company Tony Holliday Insurance is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They focus on Insurance Services & Brokers and were launched in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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See all 1 projectsReadyMade Poland Sp. z o.o. is a company offering accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial reporting. However, feedback highlights severe dissatisfaction, with 100% of the review describing highly unprofessional conduct and significant service failures. This overwhelming negative critique suggests major deficiencies in their business operations and management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Pimpri-Chinchwad, India
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Paysquare Consultancy Ltd is a HR Outsourcing company. The Pimpri-Chinchwad, India-based team focuses on HR Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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See all 1 projectsPuzzle HR is an HR consulting firm that was engaged to create handbooks, job descriptions, and compliance training. However, client feedback highlights serious issues with their professionalism and service delivery. Notably, 100% of the feedback was negative, citing unmet deadlines, poor communication, and lack of competence. Overall, clients express strong dissatisfaction and would not recommend Puzzle HR for consulting services.
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See all 1 projectsNumbers In Boxes is a company offering bookkeeping and accounting services. However, all client feedback reflects negative experiences, with 100% of reviewers highlighting issues such as incompetence, poor management, and lack of accountability, including a significant financial mishap due to a phishing scheme. Avoiding this service is strongly recommended.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pompano Beach, FL
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In Pompano Beach, Florida, CPA Firm South Florida is a small Accounting company. The team focuses on Accounting.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Vilnius, Lithuania
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See all 1 projectsLeinonen Group is an accounting services company that provides support such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, and tax preparation. The feedback from their reviews is predominantly negative, highlighting ineffective workflows, delays, and a lack of progress, with 100% of reviewers mentioning a slow and negative experience.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chandler, AZ
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See all 1 projectsVensure Employer Services is a company specializing in payroll, benefits, and HR data management services. Based on the review provided, 100% of the feedback reflects significant dissatisfaction, citing consistent issues with payroll and benefit processing and a lack of responsive customer support. The review highlights recurring errors and ineffective communication, impacting the reviewer’s organization negatively.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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See all 1 projectsRedwood Tax Service is a company engaged in providing Accounting Services, including Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping. However, based on the review provided, the feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of the reviewer expressing dissatisfaction due to delayed service, overcharging, and poor communication. The reviewer specifically highlights issues with incomplete tax filings over multiple years.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St. Cloud, MN
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See all 1 projectsSchlenner Wenner & Co. CPA's is a firm specializing in accounting services, including corporate and personal tax preparation. Based on the reviews, there is a significant concern regarding their reliability and adherence to professional standards, with 100% of the feedback expressing dissatisfaction, particularly around timely tax filing and customer trust.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Fe, NM
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See all 1 projectsSwain & Grieco, LLC is an accounting firm offering Tax Preparation and Accounting Services. However, based on available reviews, the feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers highlighting poor communication and failure to deliver tax returns in a timely manner. Many emphasize the need for significant improvement in responsiveness and professionalism.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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See all 1 projectsS & S Tax Service is an accounting service provider specializing in tax preparation and financial reporting. However, the feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with 100% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction due to poor communication and failed service delivery. Clients report severe financial repercussions and demand improvements across all areas, highlighting a critical need for better project management and customer service.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orem, UT
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See all 1 projectsMazuma USA is a company that offers bookkeeping and tax preparation services. Based on a review, the company faces significant challenges in service delivery, with issues in bookkeeping accuracy, tax filing delays, and communication shortcomings. Despite an attractive pricing structure, 100% of the feedback indicates dissatisfaction, highlighting operational and customer service deficiencies.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 1 projectsBoxelder Consulting & Tax Relief is a firm specializing in tax relief and accounting services, including tax preparation and financial advisory. The reviewed experience highlights concerns with customer relations and professionalism, particularly with a key representative. While the firm may offer valuable accounting services, the feedback emphasizes caution, with 100% of the review expressing dissatisfaction with communication and client handling.
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See all 1 projectsApel Associates, Inc. is a firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting services. Overall feedback from the reviews reflects a predominantly negative experience, with issues such as errors and poor communication cited, and a lack of accountability for mistakes. Despite some efforts from lower-level employees, 100% of the documented client feedback highlights significant areas for improvement, particularly regarding financial advisory and tax filing accuracy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 1 projectsThe Adams Group, LLC - Denver is a CPA firm specializing in accounting services, including tax filing and tax preparation. However, the overall feedback from clients is negative; 100% of reviewers mention issues with professionalism, responsiveness, and outdated practices, resulting in penalties and dissatisfaction with the service provided.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsJoseph Latif, CPA specializes in Accounting Services, including Tax Preparation and Financial Reporting. However, the reviews indicate significant dissatisfaction, citing unprofessionalism and incomplete tax filing, with one reviewer highlighting a negative experience with poor communication and unfinished work. Overall, the feedback is 100% negative regarding their services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Garden City, NY
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See all 1 projectsMike Aversano CPA PC is an accounting services firm offering tax preparation and financial advisory services. However, feedback from reviews indicates a significant lack of communication and professionalism, with 100% of reviewers reporting negative experiences and unmet expectations. Clients describe the firm as unresponsive and unprofessional, cautioning potential clients against engaging with their services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oak Brook, IL
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Cultivate Advisors is a midsize Business Consulting company. Established in 2013, the team offers Business Consulting and Financial Advising & Planning.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
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See all 1 projectsPwC is a global network of separate and independent firms that work seamlessly in providing Business Consulting, Tax and Corporate Consulting, Auditing and Outsourcing services. The most strategic
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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See all 1 projectsAstute is a professional firm located in the heart of Silicon Valley - San Francisco Bay Area that delivers cutting-edge automated solutions and business consulting services together with
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsGateway Accounting is an accounting and Tax consultancy firm based in Dubai, providing comprehensive financial and advisory services to businesses and individuals in the region. Our team
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Akron, OH
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See all 1 projectsCarey & Associates, Inc is a family-owned full service CPA firm with multiple locations to service Northeastern Ohio. We provide Personal, Business, and Non-Profit Tax Services,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oceanside, NY
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See all 1 projectsWith more than 15 years of experience, we are an accounting firm focused on helping our clients timely and accurately meet their accounting and tax responsibilities. Our primary goal as a trusted
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beverly Hills, CA
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See all 1 projectsCitrin Cooperman is founded by Niles Citrin and Joel Cooperman and sets up shop in a two bedroom apartment in New York City. Over the next two decades, six firms joined and Citrin Cooperman moves
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vienna, VA
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See all 1 projectsRAS CPA offers a full range of Certified Public Accountants and accounting professional placement services. We've grown our business by helping our clients grow theirs, especially in respect of
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Sunnyvale, CA
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See all 4 projectsEdelman Financial Engines offers a range of services, including Financial Reporting, Tax Preparation, and CFO services. Reviews highlight their good value for cost, positive culture fit, and effective communication methods. The overall feedback from clients is positive, noting smooth operations and significant support in achieving financial goals.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr250 - 999Ahmedabad, India
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See all 3 projectsKMK Ventures Private Limited is a professional firm providing comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. Reviewers highlight their expertise and dedication, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing a well-organized workflow and responsive communication. Notably, their team of over 200 professionals ensures reliable and secure accounting solutions tailored to client needs.
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See all 2 projectsWHP Human Resource Consulting (Pty) Ltd) offers comprehensive HR outsourcing, business systems implementation, and consulting services, including tax setup, payroll, recruitment, and branding. Clients praise their competence, clear communication, and strategic effectiveness, noting their ability to handle complex tasks and deliver professional, cost-effective solutions. Overall, the feedback highlights their reliability and client-focused approach.
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See all 2 projectsBrown & Brown offers comprehensive business insurance solutions and employee benefits services. Reviews highlight their geographic convenience, budget-friendly pricing, and strong support for coverage questions and claims. Clients note high satisfaction with the value and employee support provided, although one review mentioned a desire for lower costs. Brown & Brown has fostered long-term partnerships marked by effective communication and reliable service delivery.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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See all 2 projectsGnesist LLC is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, financial planning, and business consulting. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their affordability, responsiveness, and personalized approach. Reviewers consistently highlight their timely service and impressive client portal, making them a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable financial management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Oxford, England
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See all 2 projectsShaw Gibbs offers services that facilitate communication and support business expansion, effectively contributing to increased revenue and employee growth. The overall feedback from their clients highlights their efficient service delivery and cost-effective pricing, which are consistently noted as impressive aspects of their partnership.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Troy, MI
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See all 1 projectsTrion Solutions provides payroll and employee management services, aiming to optimize payroll processes for companies. Feedback highlights a significant business impact, with reported growth of 21% for client companies. Communication is effectively maintained through virtual meetings, and overall, the reviews indicate high satisfaction without notable areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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See all 1 projectsDunham Associates CPAs provides comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial reporting. The reviews highlight the firm's effective financial analysis and consistent communication, leading to increased revenue and high customer satisfaction. Clients appreciate the firm's professionalism, alignment with company values, and budget-friendly pricing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsAGX provides accounting and VAT-related services with a focus on streamlining and improving accounting processes. Reviews highlight AGX's professionalism, timely service, and genuine interest in understanding and growing with client businesses. Their team is noted for being approachable yet professional, contributing to achieving financial stability for clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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See all 1 projectsHR POOL provides recruitment services, including executive search and customized recruitment strategies. The overall feedback highlights their efficient project management, responsiveness, and extensive professional database. Clients appreciate their ability to meet recruitment needs effectively, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsFAR Consulting Middle East is an accounting services firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, payroll, and financial reporting. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, with 100% of reviewers noting their proactive communication and adaptability. Key clients commend their expertise and ability to deliver personalized attention, enhancing client satisfaction.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Coimbatore, India
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Gliwice, Poland
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Walnut, CA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Allentown, PA
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Francisco, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Jaipur, India
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Indianapolis, IN
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Londonderry, NH
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32.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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$10,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Financial Services Firm FAQs
Financial services firms help individuals and organizations manage, grow, and protect their money. Depending on their niche, they might structure mergers and acquisitions, design retirement plans, underwrite insurance policies, or build tech platforms that streamline back-office banking functions. In short, they translate complex financial regulations and market data into actionable strategies that improve profitability and reduce risk.
Financial services firms have different expertise and solutions aimed at helping businesses achieve their unique objectives. Typical offerings include:
- Investment banking (capital raises, IPO support, M&A advisory)
- Wealth and asset management
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- Fintech development and systems integration
- Regulatory compliance and internal control reviews
Many firms bundle complementary services—e.g., tax planning plus wealth management—to deliver comprehensive end-to-end support.
The cost of hiring a dedicated financial services firm varies greatly depending on the type of service and other key variables. Here’s a quick breakdown of costs:
- Hourly consulting: $150 – $500+
- Fixed-fee audits or compliance reviews: $5,000 – $50,000
- Ongoing wealth management: 0.5% – 2% of assets under management (AUM)
- Fintech development projects: $25,000 – $500,000+ depending on scope
Other factors that influence costs include location, firm reputation, and project complexity. Always request a detailed proposal that breaks down deliverables, timelines, and any success-based fees.
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- Guaranteed returns or unrealistic projections
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- Vague fee structures or hidden performance charges
- Limited client references or no third-party audits
- Poor communication cadence or reluctance to share proprietary methodologies
- Which regulators oversee your practice, and are you in good standing?
- Can you share case studies that mirror our size and objectives?
- How is your compensation structured, and do you receive referral incentives?
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- How will you measure success, and how often will we review performance?
Freelance advisors often specialize in one area, such as tax prep or bookkeeping, and can be cost-effective for straightforward tasks. On the other hand, full-service firms provide multidisciplinary teams —consisting of analysts, compliance officers, and technologists— capable of handling complex, interconnected projects like cross-border M&A or enterprise-level digital transformation.
Key metrics depend on the engagement. Usually, financial services firms monitor the following:
- Wealth management: portfolio growth versus benchmark indices
- Fintech implementation: reduction in processing time or error rates
- Risk consulting: lower insurance premiums or improved credit ratings
Clear KPIs should be defined in your engagement letter and tracked through regular, data-driven reports.