Celebrating 75 Years
of Growing With Our ClientsWarady & Davis Celebrates 75 Years
October 1, 1949 – October 1, 2024
In 1949, a seed was well-planted. Through the years, it flourished and grew through the strength of relationships with people like you.
Warady & Davis LLP was founded on October 1, 1949 by our original two partners, Seymour Warady and Bernard Davis, with an initial capital contribution of $200 and an adding machine.
Since the beginning, W&D’s guiding principle was to provide the best possible service to clients. Both then and now, we believe that if our clients succeed, we succeed. It’s as simple as that: Our mission is your success.
Maybe that’s why we’ve seen so many clients go from small start-ups to major industry players both across the U.S. and their operations abroad. Or, why clients stay with us into a second or third generation and beyond. We value our long-standing client relationships, many of which span multiple decades.
Today, W&D has grown to 150+ members and is a top 25 Chicago CPA firm, Great Lakes Regional Leader and Top 200 public accounting firm nationally (Source: Crains Chicago Business, Accounting Today and AICPA.) Serving a long list of distinguished clientele in multiple industries, Warady & Davis is a full service, mid-size audit, accounting, tax and consulting firm providing solutions to privately-held businesses, owners, individuals and their families.
Clients tell us that W&D’s most distinguising characteristic is our hands-on approach and high level of care and commitment from Partners through staff. In fact, the W&D team extends this same commitment to each other. We refer to ourselves as the “W&D Family” and live this core value every day.
We extend our gratitude to all our clients and team members for the honor of working together in the past, currently and in the future. We would not have reached this milestone without each of you.
With thanks and appreciation,
The Partners of Warady & Davis LLP and W&D Consulting LLC
What W& D’s Long-Standing Clients are Saying
Thank You to our W& D Clients and Team
W&D Celebrates 75 Years of Growing With Our Clients
Warady & Davis LLP firm members express their gratitude to clients and each other. They also share insights into W&D’s history, philosophy, service focus and what it takes to reach 75 years in business.
75 Years of Teamwork and Fun!
The Warady & Davis team is passionate about what we do and about having a good time together! W&D has a unique, collaborative culture built on friendships and mutual care for our clients and each other.
“We started with W&D when they were small and we were too. We grew along with W&D and they have been with us every step of the way.
Throughout the years, W&D has assisted us in many areas including helping negotiate new deals, projections on cash flow, operating issues, FHA and conventional financing, private equity and too many real estate transactions to count.
They have the ability to get the job done and always provide a fast response to any questions. They are a key part of our team and have helped us grow to where we are today.”
SHELDON KOGEN, PRINCIPAL
BRIAR GRACE MANAGEMENT AND THE KOGEN FAMILY ENTITIES
“I had the privilege of working with Bernie Davis, who was one of a kind. I would never have achieved the level of success I have without his mentorship and the support of the Warady & Davis LLP team.
Warady & Davis LLP is like family. They never let me down and are always there when I need them. I would never even consider working with another accounting firm.
Whether related to real estate transactions, my business or personal finances, Warady & Davis LLP introduced me to key players and helped build my team and worked well with all of my advisors.
It has been my pleasure to work with multiple Warady & Davis LLP firm members over the years; each one of them just as good or even better than the last. One thing that stands out is that W&D knows how to hire and keep a great team. I have worked with W&D firm members that started as staff and rose to the top and are now Partners.”
DAVID RUBIN, OWNER
RUBIN BROTHERS, INC. AND UNION LINE
“Our relationship with Warady & Davis LLP goes back to the very beginning when they first opened their doors.
W&D is highly competent and meets all our needs but our relationship goes beyond that. Simply put, If you like the people and they do good work, you stick with them. With W&D its more than just about business, it’s a friendship. It’s personal.”
IRA ROSENTHAL, OWNER
HARRY’S LUMBER CO.
“One of the things I most value about Warady & Davis LLP is the strength of my relationships with the team and specifically my Partner. He quarterbacks my projects and does a great job of getting the right people involved to get the job done. The Warady & Davis team knows what they are doing and I can count on them to resolve issues and they are always fair.
Warady & Davis has a deep bench and many diversified services. They handle a lot of complex issues with one team. Instead of having to work with many different providers, W&D meets all my needs.
W&D has played an integral role in my business success in many areas including deep dives on organizational performance, business valuation, in-depth tax planning and other consulting services. They bring valuable tax saving ideas and opportunities to the table.”
SERGEY TAITLER, OWNER
ALL AMERICAN EXTERIOR SOLUTIONS
“If I had to choose one word to describe Warady & Davis LLP it is “honest.” My W&D advisors have always been honest with me, even if it was to tell me I was doing something wrong or to give an answer I didn’t want to hear. I can trust them to tell it like it is. Over the years I am very glad I listened to them and my business has grown as a result.
The bottom line is that I can always count on W&D for the best advice.
As a result, I value and respect my Warady & Davis LLP team. When I ask questions they always have the right answers. They are always there for me. They have helped my business grow. As far as I am concerned they are the best CPA firm a business owner could ask for and are top of the line.”
LYDIA DEMSKI, FOUNDER
SCOPE SERVICES, INC.
“Warady & Davis LLP is a one-stop shop with a full-range of consultation services and a depth of resources. They have provided Huen Electric ownership guidance and support through several events such as audit, sale, succession, acquisition and retirement planning. They are well versed in our business, which allows us to have direct conversations that lead to effective planning.
Warady & Davis LLP was instrumental when Huen Electric went through our business acquisition. They provided insight along the way and were active in the process.
Because of the long standing relationship with Warady & Davis, I can call at any time with questions or concerns and always receive timely, comprehensive answers that help me run our business. My W&D advisor is the best CPA I could ask for; he and his team are always there.”
DAN PESAVENTO, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
HUEN ELECTRIC
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