Steven R. Kolber, CPA

Partner, FGMK President

Areas of Expertise:

As an accountant and entrepreneur himself, Steve has developed an expertise in identifying tax-efficient strategies for businesses. He has charted the strategic course for many businesses as well as assisted in resolving their financial issues, negotiating loans, identifying capital needs and establishing budgets, controls and operational improvements. Steve also keeps in mind the tax-related issues of each transaction and provides clients with alternatives to minimize any tax-impact.

Industry Focus:

Real Estate, Wholesale Distributors, Manufacturing, Health Care, Service.

Background:

Steve worked with the international accounting firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Laventhal and Horwath before becoming controller of a small international manufacturing company. In 1985, he formed his own firm, Kolber, Landy & Wittert, Ltd. which grew to nine employees. In 1995, he merged his firm with FGMK and became one of the three partners on the firm's Executive Management Committee.

Education:

B.S., Accounting, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1977

Memberships:

Illinois CPA Society
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Northbrook Continuing Education Groups (Past President)
Chai Temple, Long Grove (Past Treasurer)
Center for Enriched Living (Past Treasurer)

Personal Philosophy:

"I'm a long-range planner and strategic thinker who is always looking at the big picture to understand how to structure success. It's the reason why, when my clients have a problem, they know that I'm the one to call."

Firm Management:

Steve is a member of its Executive Management Committee.