Scheffel Boyle Participates in Highlands Gigabit Challenge

Scheffel Boyle is one of several local businesses joining together for the highly anticipated “Gigabit Challenge” in Highland, Illinois.

The firm is supporting the business plan competition, which boasts more than $50,000 in cash and prizes to the winning teams.

The City of Highland and the Metro East Small Business Development Center have teamed up in the planning of this nationally-publicized professional competition. To be considered, applicants must have their business located in Highland’s city limits and submit a detailed business plan. The winners will be those who best use technology to enhance a product or service.

According to Lisa Peck, Highland’s Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator, the purpose of the competition is to bring new jobs to the Highland community, while furthering “the development of Highland as a technology hub.”

Mark Korte, Scheffel Boyle’s Principal of the Highland office, wanted to be a part of the competition to drive more business and recognition to the local community.

“This is a unique contest that not only encourages forward thinking in a business model, but also focuses on community development for Highland, which is very important to us at Scheffel Boyle,” Korte said. “I look forward to meeting with the winners and discovering how we can help their business succeed in the local community.”

The Highland Gigabit Challenge is sponsored by the city of Highland, Metro East Small Business Development Center, Singleton Law Firm PC, St. Louis Regional Chamber, Highland Chamber of Commerce, Corning, Foppe Visual Communications, Scheffel Boyle, Terra Properties, Bluebird Network, TheBANK of Edwardsville, RETKO Group, Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, Oates Associates, National Telco Television Consortium, First Clover Leaf Bank, the Rotary Club of Highland, Highland Communication Services, Highland Entrepreneurship Program and Moran Economic Development.

Twelve semifinalists were recently announced for the competition, and winners will be revealed on December 12th, 2014.

Scheffel Boyle and Allison Knapp & Siekmann, Ltd. Join Forces

Effective October 1st, 2014, The Scheffel Boyle team is pleased to announce a new addition to their already dominant force in the St. Louis region. The firm of Allison Knapp & Siekmann has joined forces with Scheffel Boyle. This combination will increase Scheffel Boyle’s geographical footprint in Southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area.

In business since 1950, Allison Knapp & Siekmann (AKS) shares the same dedication to high quality client service that Scheffel Boyle has prided itself on for nearly a century. AKS had office locations in Belleville and Bethalto, Illinois, where their professionals will remain on staff and continue their current positions as the newest members of the Scheffel Boyle team.

Now that AKS has joined forces with Scheffel Boyle, the full-service accounting, auditing, tax, business, and financial consulting firm has now expanded its footprint in the St. Louis metropolitan area to 10 offices and approximately 100 employees, while adding a greater depth of resources and expertise for their clients. Scheffel Boyle’s Dennis Ulrich, CPA & Managing Partner, and Allison Knapp & Siekmann’s Henry Siekmann both feel the acquisition will only further enhance the quality service they have offered clients for years.

“Bringing our two firms together is a great step not only for us, but for all our clients. We are constantly growing as a firm, bringing a new level of knowledge and expertise to the work we do. I feel AKS shares our dedication to an exceptional standard of service that we hold dear at Scheffel Boyle,” said Dennis Ulrich, Managing Principal of Scheffel Boyle. “I’m confident that this combination will bring positive changes for both firms and our combined family of clients.”

AKS Managing Principal Henry Siekmann, CPA also believes this news is a step forward for both firms.

“All of my team at AKS is extremely excited to be joining forces with such a reputable firm as Scheffel Boyle. We have had a great working relationship for years and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together,” Siekmann said. “Joining the Scheffel Boyle team will bring greater knowledge, resources, and fresh industry insight for our associates and clients. We look forward to what the future holds.”

Scheffel Boyle is recognized as the largest locally-owned accounting firm in Southwestern Illinois, and as one of the largest accounting firms in the St. Louis region. Their offices are currently located in Alton, Edwardsville, Belleville, Highland, Jerseyville, Columbia, Carrollton, and Bartelso. Established in 1924, their services include corporate, personal, and governmental tax, auditing, and accounting services.

PRESS CONTACT:

Sarah Wells, Marketing Coordinator

Office: 618.656.1206

sarah.wells@scheffelboyle.com

Scheffel Boyle CPAs Announces Promotions

Congratulations and thank you for all your hard work!

Promoted in Jerseyville

Supervisor

Crystal Bock, CPA

Promoted in Highland

Supervisor

Michael Ulrich, CPA

Carrie Seiffert, CPA

Heather Wiesemeyer, CPA

Promoted in Alton

Supervisor

Jenna Andres, CPA

Julie Graham, CPA

Semi-Senior

Alicia Bianco

Promoted in Edwardsville

Supervisor

Jenny Zipprich, CPA

John Russell, CPA

Semi-Senior

Jason Grunlund

Promoted in Belleville

 Semi-Senior

Travis Cook

Promoted in Carollton

Semi-Senior

Jenni Flowers

Mike Fitzgerald, CPA, Principal, to Speak at “Get Smart on Scams” Seminar

Scheffel Boyle Introduces New Marketing Coordinator

Scheffel Boyle is excited to announce a new addition to their already outstanding team. Sarah Wells recently joined the firm as the new Marketing Coordinator.

Wells has over four years of experience in marketing and public relations and currently lives with her husband and son in Maryville, IL. She graduated from SIUE in 2008 from their Mass Communications department after living in the Edwardsville area since 2003. From there she worked in the non-profit sector and then ventured into the construction industry, where she has worked for the last three years. She has specialized in marketing, public relations, and business development for small and medium-sized businesses. She is very excited to join the amazing team at Scheffel and looks forward to broadening their reach in the communities they serve.

In early 2014, Scheffel & Company, PC merged with J.W. Boyle & Co., LTD to form Scheffel Boyle. This merger will help better serve all their clients with a new combination of exemplary knowledge in both the accounting and tax fields.

Scheffel Boyle has 8 locations across Southern Illinois and is recognized as one of the largest accounting firms in the St. Louis region. The firm was even named by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as “Most Reliable” in 2012 and one of the “Best Accounting Firms” in 2013. They are also an independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently-owned accounting, consulting, and service firms with exemplary client service goals.

See this story on the Illinois Business Journal Website:

http://www.ibjonline.com/localheadlines/1066-scheffel-boyle-names-new-marketing-director

Korte Highlighted in Winter 2014 AGC-I Builder Magazine

Dennis Ulrich Highlighted in St. Louis Business Journal

Scheffel Financial Services Announces Addition of New Financial Consultant

February 19, 2014, Edwardsville, IL- Scheffel Financial Services in Edwardsville is pleased to announce that Matt Gorton has joined the firm as Financial Consultant. Gorton has six years of financial services industry experience and an additional two years of banking experience.  Gorton has been an advisor to small business owners, private clients, and high net worth families.  In his role as Financial Consultant, Gorton will develop customized financial plans for new and existing Scheffel Financial Services clients.

“Scheffel Financial Services is eager to bring Matt on to our team of professional advisors. His knowledge base and experience compliments our team, “said Jeff Westerhold, Principal of Scheffel Financial Services. “ We work hard to not only offer exemplary client service as financial specialists but to develop relationships with our clients. Matt’s experience in financial planning, personality and local roots in the Belleville /O’Fallon area fit well with our mission and goals.”

Gorton was previously a Financial Advisor with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in St Louis and also a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones Investments in Smithton, IL.  Matt earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Scheffel Financial Services, Inc. offers independent and unbiased wealth management strategies to clients for over ten years. From stocks and bonds to alternative investments, the financial consultants of Scheffel Financial Services, Inc. offer a comprehensive range of portfolio and investment management services. Their team approach enables them be a key advisor related to financial services. For more information about their services visit www.scheffelfinancial.com or contact one of the advisors at 618.656.1207.

Securities and Financial Planning offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Merger of Scheffel & Company and J.W. Boyle Increase Client Service and Reach

Scheffel & Company, PC and J.W. Boyle & Co., LTD are pleased to announce their impending January 1, 2014 merger with the formation of Scheffel Boyle. Both premier accounting firms have long established metro St. Louis presences with commitment to client services, as well as, heavily niched service areas.

The full service accounting, audit, tax, business and financial consulting firm will now have approximately 90 professionals. The merger will solidify Scheffel Boyle as the largest locally owned accounting firm in Southwestern Illinois and one of the largest accounting firms in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Scheffel Boyle will continue to have locations in Alton, Edwardsville, Belleville, Highland, Columbia, Jerseyville and Carrollton, Illinois.

“Scheffel & Company collaborated with J.W. Boyle in the past and found their exemplary work and dedication to clients to be similar to our standards. As with our firm, Boyle provides tax, audit and consulting services to closely held businesses and individuals, particularly with construction, financial institutions, and governments.” said Dennis Ulrich, Managing Principal of Scheffel & Company. “Combining our reach, resources, and knowledge can only elevate the work we do for our clients.”

Mark Glueck, Principal of J.W. Boyle added, “Our firm has always prided itself as professionals who not only satisfy our client’s accounting and tax needs, but understands their business. We are able to provide valuable financial and operational ideas. By merging our practice with a firm with the strength and excellent reputation of Scheffel & Company, we will enhance our service with more depth of staff and greater resources while continuing to give our clients individual attention and fresh business insight.”

Established in 1955 and 1924 respectively, Scheffel & Company, PC and J.W. Boyle & CO., LTD will offer their clients 149 combined years of professional service acumen.

Scheffel Boyle will maintain its status as the only St. Louis area certified public accounting firm who is a member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, tax, consulting and service firms with similar client service goals.

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