The SFS Difference

A woman wearing a blue blazer and black dress standing next to a man in a blue suit and white pants, both smiling, in a room with wooden bookshelves and framed pictures.

Established in 1992 by Steve M. Rutherford, CPA, our firm began as a traditional accounting practice. Over the decades, we recognized that while many clients need basic tax and bookkeeping, they are often underserved when it comes to high-level strategy.

Today, Strategic Financial Services, P.C. has evolved into a financial concierge firm. This evolution began with the addition of Bailey Grufik Hays as an owner and COO. We have moved beyond "project-oriented" accounting to provide a "solutions-oriented" pathway for business owners, families, and estates.

How We Are Different:

A "Village" Approach: We believe no one person can be all things to all people. That is why we have created a team of individuals that specializes in multiple aspects of our firms’ services. This approach allows us to give diverse options to any client needs.
Proactive vs. Reactive: Most CPAs look at what happened in the past. We focus on sophisticated long-range tax planning and asset protection to secure your future.
Independence: To maintain full transparency, we act as an overseer of your financial process, ensuring every decision is made solely in your best interest.