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Northwestern Mutual, Insurance in Milwaukee, WI

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The year was 1859. An ox and a passenger train collided just outside Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, and two of our policyowners were killed in the wreck. The claims totaled $3,500, which was $1,500 more than our two-year-old company had on hand. Then President Samuel S. Daggett and his fellow trustees personally borrowed the money to settle the claims, proving that our dedication to our clients is as old as the company itself. Continue reading →

Locatelli And Company, CPA in Milwaukee, WI

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Founded in 1996, Locatelli and Company is comprised of a diverse team of accounting professionals who represent clients with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Our ability to dig deep and communicate complex financial concepts in a simple language that clients can understand and relate to their business is what sets Locatelli and Company apart from stereotypical accounting firms.
Our clients trust us to help them grow their business by allowing them to focus their energies on what they do best.
Jim Locatelli, President
A certified public accountant and an entrepreneur himself,
Jim Locatelli took his considerable experience in the marketing communications field and opened up his own distinctive boutique of financial management and accounting services.
One of Jim’s greatest rewards is making a visible and positive impact on his clients’ financial success.
Prior to opening Locatelli and Company, Jim served as the CFO, executive vice president and shareholder of a large
Milwaukee-based advertising agency. In fact, he currently serves as the part-time CFO for several local marketing communication firms that rely on his expertise.
Jim is experienced in a variety of accounting and business management capacities, including financial analysis; income forecasting and budget control; tax reporting; succession planning; mergers and acquisitions; cost accounting, contract negotiation and execution; and employer retirement planning.
He also throws one heck of an after-tax party!
Jim obtained his CPA certification, and was accepted into membership of the American and Wisconsin Institutes of Public Accountants in 1979. Originally from Green Bay (and yes, a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan), he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from UW-Milwaukee, and a bachelor’s degree in management from UW-Oshkosh.
Jim has worked with the American Association of Advertising Agencies Fiscal Control committee, where he served as chairman. He is currently a Board Member of the Creative Alliance Milwaukee and the Eisner Creative Foundation.
Address:
309 N. Water Street, Suite 150
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: 414.224.7600
Fax: 414.224.7604
Email: jim@locatellicpa.com
Website: http://locatellicpa.com
Resources:
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BENES & KRUEGER, S.C., CPA in Milwaukee, WI

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BENES & KRUEGER, S.C. was started in 1990 to provide high quality accounting, tax and management consulting services to the construction industry. Our firm is dedicated to the prosperity of the construction industry and to helping contractors succeed. We are active in most of the construction trade associations, keeping on top of current issues, serving on committees, or presenting seminars. Because of our knowledge, experience, and expertise in the construction industry, we have provided our services across the country and have a strong reputation with surety companies, bonding agents, and construction lenders. We understand your industry and can efficiently provide you with the services you need. Our firm is small intentionally. We have sufficient staff to meet the needs of our clients on a timely basis, but remain small enough that the principals of our firm are involved in the day-to-day details. Our philosophy is to have a close working relationship with our clients throughout the year, but only provide the services they need in a down-to-earth, honest, and practical manner.
Michael R. Benes, Director of Consulting Operations, has a B.S. degree in industrial technology, a master’s degree in business administration, and has worked extensively over the past two decades in the construction industry providing a variety of quality management consulting services. Mr. Benes has served on the Board of Directors of the Associated Builders & Contractors of Wisconsin, the Associate Board of Directors of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin, as well as the General Board of Directors of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin. He is a CPA, licensed in Wisconsin, and is a frequent speaker for construction trade associations. Mr. Benes coordinates and serves as partner-in-charge on consulting engagements.
Keith A. Krueger, Director of Audit Operations, has a B.B.A. degree in accounting and management information systems, and has over twenty-five years of experience working with contractors. Mr. Krueger is a CPA and serves as partner-in-charge on all audit and tax services provided to our clients. He has served as an officer for the Surety Association of Wisconsin, served on the Board of Directors for the American Subcontractor Association of Wisconsin and the Associate Board of Directors of the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin.
Testimonial:
“Your help was greatly appreciated and certainly an important part of our obtaining a very favorable jury verdict.”
“I have learned more from you in three months than I did from my prior CPA in seventeen years.”
Address:
10000 Innovation Dr.,
Suite 250 Milwaukee, WI 53226
Tel: 414-431-9300
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Website: http://beneskrueger.com/