Guidance You Can Count On
Kara Darlington · Chief Executive Officer, CPA · Baltimore, Maryland, United States
1963
Founded
202+
Team
3
Services
Pennsylvania (Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, York), Maryland (Hagerstown)
Service area
Smith Elliott Kearns (SEK) CPAs and Advisors has evolved over 63 years from a small three-partner firm in Maryland into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the region. Operating from offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, and York, Pennsylvania, as well as Hagerstown, Maryland, the firm maintains its core values of integrity, empowerment, and quality of life while serving thousands of clients across diverse industries. With 27 Members and 175+ professionals, SEK delivers comprehensive services including accounting, audit, tax, business advisory, pension services, and outsourced solutions. The firm has attracted experienced professionals from national and international firms, bringing cutting-edge expertise to its clients. Recently recognized as a Top 200 Public Accounting Firm (ranked 167 nationally), Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania (ranked 21), and recipient of the Best of Accounting Award for Client Satisfaction, SEK continues to demonstrate its commitment to exceptional service. The firm's forward-thinking approach includes a compass symbol adopted in 2018, reflecting their commitment to providing precise, reliable guidance to help clients navigate business challenges and goals. Whether serving established businesses, nonprofits, or organizations, SEK combines big firm results with a small firm feel, delivering personalized service that sets them apart in the market.
Kara Darlington
Chief Executive Officer · CPA
Kelly Smith
Director of Assurance & Advisory · CPA, CGMA, MBA
Daryl Staley
Director of Business Valuation & Advisory · CPA, CVA, MBA
Gregory Hall
Member · CPA, CMA, CFM
Timothy Peters
Director of Quality Control · CPA, CFF, CGMA
Credentials: CPA, CGMA, CMA, CFM, CVA, CSEP, MBA, MST
Languages: English
Serves: Pennsylvania (Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, York), Maryland (Hagerstown)
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