Whittlesey

Whittlesey, established in Hartford in 1961, is Connecticut's largest CPA and consulting firm and ranks among the top 10 firms in New England. With a legacy spanning over 60 years, the firm has grown to provide comprehensive accounting, assurance, advisory, and technology services to diverse clients including businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Led by Managing Partner and CEO Drew Andrews, Whittlesey maintains offices in Hartford and Hamden, Connecticut, and Holyoke, Massachusetts. The firm has earned recognition as a Best of the Best Firm by Inside Public Accounting, a Top 200 Firm by Inside Public Accounting, and a 2025 Regional Leader by Accounting Today. Whittlesey has set national high scores for overall satisfaction, ease of doing business, business partner relationship, professional staff, and service value when compared with both national and local firms. Services include assurance, advisory spanning succession planning and estate planning, tax planning and compliance, and technology solutions including IT risk assessments and cybersecurity. The firm specializes in serving industries including manufacturing and distribution, nonprofits, real estate and construction, closely held businesses, and professional services. Core service areas address employee benefit plans and financial institutions.