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Jun 26, 2020 | Newsletter

Perry & Company PC has merged into Wessel & Company.

The Cranberry Township-based CPA Firm, Perry & Company PC has joined the well-established, Johnstown-based Wessel & Company effective July 1, 2020. The combined firm will operate as Wessel & Company.

Dominic Perry, the Managing Partner of Perry & Company, founded the firm well over a decade ago after acquiring a separate practice from its retiring partners and focuses heavily on helping clients grow. Their 3 offices are located in Cranberry, Greensburg, and Aliquippa. “We are excited to join Wessel & Company as both of our firms have similar missions of helping clients grow and thrive”, said Dominic.

 

Wessel & Company, established over 60 years ago, is an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA. “The merger strengthens our regional reach and furthers our goal of providing the best possible service to our clients. This will also allow us to streamline our processes and further strengthens the firm’s reputation in Pennsylvania”, said Wessel & Company’s CEO, Joel Valentine.

 

Both firms will work closely with clients and team members to make the transition process as smooth as possible and be ready to serve you from all six of their existing locations throughout Western Pennsylvania. Contact Joel Valentine at 814.536.7864 or Dominic Perry at 724.741.1030 for any additional information.

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