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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Bee Cave, TXServices provided
20% Search Engine Optimization15% Pay Per Click15% Web Design +5 services10% Advertising10% Branding10% Content Marketing10% Digital Strategy10% Social Media MarketingSee all 6 projectsCSTMR is a prominent digital marketing agency specializing in fintech and financial services, offering services such as digital marketing strategies, brand optimization, SEO, content marketing, and website development. The reviews reflect overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 90% emphasizing CSTMR's exceptional project management, timely delivery, and effective communication. Clients consistently highlight CSTMR's domain expertise, innovative approach, and partnership-oriented culture, with over half noting their adaptability and customer-centric focus. Overall, CSTMR is highly recommended for their ability to drive growth and enhance brand presence.
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Clients have consistently praised CSTMR Digital Marketing for their accessibility and commitment to partnership. One reviewer highlighted their regular communication, including weekly Zoom meetings, which facilitated coordination and updates. The CEO and Co-Founder were specifically noted for being approachable and invested in understanding client needs, making them feel like an extension of the client's team. Overall, the sentiment regarding accessibility is highly positive, with no reported areas for improvement.-
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5.0 Apr 24, 2019They’re accessible, easy to work with, and committed to our organization. Rory (CEO, CSTMR Digital Marketing) and Jack (Co-Founder, CSTMR Digital Marketing) have been true partners every step of the way. They and their remote team invested time to understand our needs and the tools we wanted.
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Clients have consistently praised CSTMR for delivering exceptional value for their investment. One client noted they spent approximately $210,000, resulting in doubled website traffic and significantly increased demo requests, reflecting a strong return on investment. Another client indicated satisfaction with their $10,000 monthly fee, highlighting CSTMR's innovative strategies that distinguished them from competitors. Overall, feedback indicates that CSTMR provides competitive pricing while delivering high-quality, impactful marketing services.Was this helpful?
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$25,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
50% Accounting50% Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)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.
1 of 1 Accounting reviews are 5 stars1 new review for Accounting in past 6 months$200,000 – $999,999 avg. project costRead 1 ReviewAccounting PROJECT HIGHLIGHT
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5.0 — Talent Formula provides recruitment and management support for a technology and accounting firm. They find qualified candidates with different levels of seniority to support the client's growing Read moreWas this helpful?
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Talent Formula has received positive feedback primarily within the Hospitality & Leisure industry, notably praised for their recruitment expertise and cultural alignment with clients like Quantaco. Their ability to adapt to changing requirements and deliver qualified candidates efficiently has been highlighted as a key strength. Overall, their impact is significant in enhancing team growth and performance, making them a strong fit for companies seeking tailored talent solutions in the hospitality sector.
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Clients have expressed strong satisfaction with Talent Formula's overall cost and value for money. One client noted that the company’s unique talent retention model and efficient recruitment process significantly contributed to their business growth, stating they doubled their growth year on year. The partnership has been long-standing since 2014, highlighting the perceived value in their investment. Overall, clients appreciate the alignment of Talent Formula's services with their specific needs, indicating a favorable cost-to-value relationship.Was this helpful?
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70% Accounting30% Business ConsultingPro Tax of New York is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have small team. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Staten Island, NY
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100% AccountingSmall Accounting company Chumenti Accounting, is headquartered in Staten Island, New York. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEllicott City, MD
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100% AccountingSmall Accounting company David A. Stein, CPA, P.A., is in Ellicott City, Maryland. The team provides Accounting.
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100% AccountingEstablished in 2012, Aiola CPA, PLLC, a small Accounting company, is based in New York, New York. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9The Bronx, NY
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70% Accounting30% Business ConsultingBurns Rodriguez & Associates Tax Services is an Accounting company. They are in The Bronx, New York and have small team. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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60% Accounting20% Business Consulting20% HR ConsultingHorowitz & Ullmann, P.C. Is a small New York, New York-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingJohn S. Curtin, CPA is an Accounting company. Founded in 2006, the firm provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cedarhurst, NY
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90% Accounting10% Business ConsultingSGS Advisors is an Accounting company. Their small team is located in Cedarhurst, New York. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Far Rockaway, NY
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80% Accounting10% Business Consulting10% IT Managed ServicesA. Parness Company CPA is an Accounting company. They were established in 1985, and their services include Accounting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingRandolph C Ruckert, PA is a small Accounting company headquartered in Ellicott City, Maryland. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingAsher Financial Services is an Accounting company. Their small team is based in Ellicott City, Maryland. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hewlett, NY
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80% Accounting20% Business ConsultingNathan & Bernstein CPA'S P.C. Is an Accounting company. Their small team is headquartered in Hewlett, New York. Their team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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60% Accounting20% Commercial Property Management10% Business Consulting +1 service10% Financial ConsultingHeadquartered in Bremen, Germany, HOLLMANN+PARTNER is a small Accounting company. The team provides Accounting and Commercial Property Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Far Rockaway, NY
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80% Accounting20% Business ConsultingStacy A. Sand, CPA is an Accounting company in Far Rockaway, New York. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were launched in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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80% Accounting10% Business Consulting10% HR ConsultingSmall Accounting company Thierfeld und Berg, is headquartered in Bremen, Germany. The team provides Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingTBooks is an Accounting company founded in 1997. The firm specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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80% Accounting10% Business Consulting10% Financial ConsultingIn Bremen, Germany, GAN Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH is an Accounting company. Founded in 1992, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bremen, Germany
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50% Accounting40% Business Consulting10% Financial ConsultingM-med is an Accounting company. Their team is headquartered in Bremen, Germany. The company specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jamaica, NY
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80% Accounting20% Business ConsultingArman Chowdhury, CPA, P.C. Is a Jamaica, New York-based Accounting company. Launched in 2010, the team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Riverside, CA
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100% AccountingAccounting company POWERWORKS FINANCIAL INC. Was founded in 1994. The agency focuses on Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingAccounting company Robert E. Grant & Associates, LLC. Is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. They specialize in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corona, CA
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100% AccountingAlma's Accounting and Tax Services is an Accounting company. Launched in 1998, the team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEllicott City, MD
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100% AccountingJ. Sherwood Jones, CPA is an Accounting company. They are based in Ellicott City, Maryland and have small team. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ontario, CA
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65% Accounting35% Business ConsultingMariette F. Martinez, EA is a small Accounting company. They offer Accounting and Business Consulting and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corona, CA
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100% AccountingDaw & Frantz, CPAs is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and were founded in 1985. The company is located in Corona, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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75% Accounting25% Business ConsultingSmall Accounting company Slack Tax & Consulting, is located in Ellicott City, Maryland. The team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingCourt Place Advisors, LLC, an Accounting company, focus on Accounting. They were established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corona, CA
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100% AccountingGrace Clark Accounting is an Accounting company. They are located in Corona, California. Their team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chino, CA
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100% AccountingDavid L. Buck, CPA is a Chino, California-based Accounting company. They focus on Accounting and were founded in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ellicott City, MD
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100% AccountingAROS Consulting LLC, an Accounting company, was established in 2011. The company offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Higher Blackley , England
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100% AccountingSRT Accounting Services is an Accounting company. They are based in Higher Blackley , England and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Linköping, Sweden
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100% AccountingAccounting company Stenstark ekonomi AB offers Accounting. They were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Linköping, Sweden
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75% Accounting25% Business ConsultingAccounting company Checkat AB was founded in 2016. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mjölby, Sweden
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100% AccountingCambrant Ekonomi & Redovisning AB is an Accounting company. They are headquartered in Mjölby, Sweden and have small team. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Croydon, England
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100% AccountingSmall Accounting company Vision Accounting Services, is headquartered in Croydon, England. The team provides Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Skövde, Sweden
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100% AccountingBokföringsbyrån Kontrollremsan AB is an Accounting company. In Skövde, Sweden, the company offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kristinehamn, Sweden
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100% AccountingBro Konsult & Ekonomi is a small Kristinehamn, Sweden-based Accounting company. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Skövde, Sweden
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100% AccountingLaunched in 2012, Skovde Redovisningsbyrå AB is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Markham, Canada
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75% Accounting25% Business ConsultingAnthony Lai Professional Corporation is an Accounting company. Their small team is in Markham, Canada. Their team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norrköping, Sweden
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65% Accounting35% Business ConsultingReventia AB is a small Accounting company located in Norrköping, Sweden. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Linköping, Sweden
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60% Accounting40% Business ConsultingRedLink Ekonomi AB, a small Accounting company, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden. The team offers Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Söderköping, Sweden
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60% Accounting40% Business ConsultingFrejms AB is an Accounting company. They are based in Söderköping, Sweden and have small team. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kumla, Sweden
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65% Accounting35% Business ConsultingNolér Revision AB is an Accounting company. They are based in Kumla, Sweden and have small team. Their team focuses on Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Götene, Sweden
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50% Accounting50% Business ConsultingKinnekulle Redovisningsbyrå AB is a small Accounting and Business Consulting company headquartered in Götene, Sweden. The team specializes in Accounting and Business Consulting.
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100% AccountingDL Redovisning AB, a small Accounting company, is in Norrköping, Sweden. Their services include Accounting.
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65% Accounting35% Business ConsultingHelenas Ekonomitjänst AB is a small Avesta, Sweden-based Accounting company. Their services include Accounting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Katowice, Poland
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100% AccountingSmall Accounting company TAX-NET SA, is in Katowice, Poland. The team specializes in Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zabrze, Poland
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100% AccountingCESKO Biuro Rachunkowe Biegly Rewident is an Accounting company. They are located in Zabrze, Poland and have small team of experts. Their services include Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Opole, Poland
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100% AccountingAccounting Office Wojciech Brzozowski is an Accounting company. They are in Opole, Poland and have small team. Their team offers Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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100% AccountingLaunched in 1938, P. G. Bhagwat is an Accounting company. The team offers Accounting and is in Pune, India.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Allentown, PA
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Istanbul, Türkiye
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$1,000+< $25 / hr1,000 - 9,999San Juan, Puerto Rico
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$1,000+< $25 / hr250 - 999Pasig, Philippines
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Schaumburg, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Vaughan, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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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:
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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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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:
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