Baker Newman Noyes and William Steele & Associates To Join Forces

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) announced that William Steele & Associates, P.C. (WSA), a Manchester-based tax accounting firm, will join its practice on January 1, 2015. At that time, employees of WSA will relocate to BNN's Mancheste office.

“WSA has built a reputation for providing outstanding service to clients and that is what BNN is all about,” said Ellie Baker, BNN managing principal. “This move adds experienced colleagues to our highly regarded and thriving tax practice, providing our clients with even greater access to talent and resources. All around, this is an exciting next step in our growth plan.” For 30 years, WSA has been serving the diverse needs of clients throughout New England as well as New York, New Jersey, California, and Florida. They also serve international clients in Canada, Japan, and other regions.

Baker Newman Noyes is ranked by Inside Public Accounting as one of the top 125 firms in the U.S. The firm has successfully grown in New England, most recently with the addition of a Boston, Mass. office, where serving closely held businesses, public companies and high net worth individuals and families is a key component of the firm’s go-to-market strategy. Their clients can be found throughout New England, across the country, and in numerous countries around the world.

WSA founder William G. Steele, Jr., who will become a tax principal of BNN along with current WSA partner Thomas W. Musgrave, said “This is a win/win for WSA, BNN and the valued clients of both of our firms. We look forward to being part of a firm that shares our high standards of client service and community leadership. Our team sees value in expanding our ability to serve our loyal client base in all areas beyond tax planning and compliance. Moreover, we will have greater access to professional development opportunities and operational efficiencies.”

The union occurs on the 20th anniversary of the formation of BNN.