Whittlesey Partner Stacy Farber Recognized Among Forbes’ America’s Top 200 CPAs for 2025

Whittlesey is proud to announce that Assurance Partner Stacy Farber, CPA, has been named to Forbes’ “America’s Top 200 CPAs” list for 2025. This prestigious list honors the nation’s most accomplished and trusted CPAs across various specializations and regions, recognizing those with exceptional expertise, leadership, and community service. Forbes’ editorial team selected honorees through a rigorous process involving independent nominations, direct outreach, and comprehensive editorial review.

Stacy joined Whittlesey in 2025 as an Assurance Partner, bringing over 25 years of experience in public accounting. She provides assurance and advisory services to closely held entities in manufacturing, construction, retail, franchising, and employee benefit plans. Her prior roles as CFO and Controller for privately held businesses give her a unique understanding of clients’ financial and operational challenges.

Her professional excellence has earned her numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the Hartford Business Journal’s Top 25 Women in Business (2023) and the CTCPA Women Distinguished Service Award (2024). She is active in the AICPA and Connecticut Society of CPAs (CTCPA), where she serves as Chair of the Employee Benefit Plan Committee and a member of the Advisory Council. She also previously served as Treasurer and Board Member of Gifts of Love, reflecting her deep commitment to community service.

“Stacy exemplifies Whittlesey’s core values of technical excellence, integrity, and dedication to clients and community,” said Managing Partner and CEO Drew Andrews. “Her inclusion on Forbes’ list is a well-deserved recognition of her leadership and impact in the accounting profession.”

About Whittlesey

Founded in Hartford in 1961, Whittlesey is one of the largest regional CPA and consulting firms in New England. With offices in Connecticut and Massachusetts, we provide a comprehensive array of advisory, assurance, tax, and technology services to a broad range of businesses and individuals.

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