At Weiss & Company LLP, our mission is to provide the highest quality financial services in a pro active and responsive fashion. To take an entrepreneurial approach, develop innovative solutions, maintain strong personal relationships and provide a creative, challenging and personally fulfilling work environment.

For over 35 years we have been providing a broad spectrum of professional services to clients of all sizes in many different industries. Beginning with the basic services - Imposed (tax returns, audits) and Desired (projections, forecasts, profitability improvements) - we have always kept an eye open to serving the changing needs of our clients, expanding the scope of our practice as we grew with them.

The people of Weiss & Company LLP are what set us apart. We have assembled a hard-working staff of professionals who combine sound business knowledge with astute financial judgement.

Weiss & Company LLP is a member of the BDO Seidman Alliance, a nationwide network of independently owned local and regional accounting and consulting firms that are part of the BDO Seidman, LLP extended family. As a member of the Alliance, Weiss & Company LLP has access to the resources of an international firm in addition to our own.

All of the partners of Weiss & Company LLP are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society.

Franklyn E. Lee, C.P.A., C.V.A.

Frank heads up the firm's tax department. Frank has over 30 years of experience in public accounting and six years of experience with the Internal Revenue Service. His specialty areas include cable television, construction, manufacturing, movies, printing, professional practices and real estate. Frank has a wide range of tax planning experience, particularly in the areas of closely held businesses, corporate reorganizations, estate and trusts, employee benefit and exempt organizations. He has authored and co-authored several books for Maxwell MacMillian including "The S-Corporation Tax Planning Guide" and "Preparing the 1040 Return", and has published articles in Crain's Chicago Business, Tax Times and Retirement Planning for Individuals. Frank is a Certified Valuation Analyst and a member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. Frank is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University, and is also a Registered Investment Representative.

Daniel A. Fortman, C.P.A.

Dan is a partner in the firm's accounting and audit department. He has been with the firm since 1981. His experience includes auditing of publicly held corporations and partnerships, as well as privately held companies in a number of industries. He has been involved in numerous business acquisitions and sales transaction. Dan has extensive experience in distribution, entertainment, manufacturing, printing, professional corporations and real estate. His experience also includes planning and accounting for employee stock option plans (ESOP). Dan recieved his B.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is also a Registered Investment Representative.

Steven C. Goldberg, C.P.A.

Steve is a partner in the firm's accounting and auditing department. Steve joined the firm in 1978 and has been a partner since 1990. He provides accounting, tax planning and consulting services for closely held businesses. Steve has been involved in equity and bank financing, as well as acquisitions and sales. His experience includes finance companies, professional practices, construction, manufacturing, real estate, entertainment, and retail and wholesale businesses. Steve received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is also a Registered Investment Representative.

Lawrence J. Sexauer, C.P.A.

Larry heads up the firm's accounting and auditing department. He has over 25 years of experience in public accounting providing closely held businesses accounting, audit, tax planning and consulting services. Larry has extensive experience in manufacturing, distribution, service organizations, employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), as well as expertise in acquisitions and divestitures. Larry received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University.

Mark M. Dubinski, C.P.A.

Mark is a partner in the firm's accounting and auditing department. His experience includes accounting, consulting and tax services for individuals and closely held businesses. Mark has been with the firm since 1989. His background includes involvement with clients in the cable television, construction, investment, professional service and real estate industries, various trusts, and the set up and implementation of 401k plans. Mark received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and is also a Registered Investment Representative.