Stone & Company Grows through Acquisition of Wellesley Firm

“We’re thrilled by the opportunities and professional depth this merger will bring,” said Miller. “The partners at Cree, Alessandri & Strauss — Mike Cree, Lou Wystup, Bob Strauss, Mike Alessandri and their associates — are highly talented and experienced and will remain accessible as part of the larger team. This merger represents an important step in the evolution of Stone’s professional practice as we continue to grow and offer more capabilities to our clients.”

Miller added: “Stone & Company shares the same values that CAS has always had, and all team members are excited to continue the tradition we have for excellent service, deep expertise, and an environment our clients and associates want to be a part of.”

“We’re confident this merger will bring even better service to our clients,” said Michael Cree. “We decided to seek to expand our practice through this transaction, with Stone & Company acquiring ownership interest in CAS, because we believe that adding to the capabilities we now have will allow us to provide a wider array of services and more depth.”

Stone & Company will now operate out of two offices, Lexington and also the Wellesley Hills office where Cree, Alessandri & Strauss has been located. Clients of CAS have been assured that the principals, contacts and services they are used to having will remain in place.

Stone & Company was founded in 1986. When the firm merged with RS Miller & Associates in mid-2019, Rob Miller took over as Stone & Company’s Managing Partner. After 25 years serving clients at virtually every stage, from start-ups to growth stage through more mature middle-market companies and non-profit organizations, Miller, through his leadership, has expanded Stone & Company client base and service capacities. The firm, now one of the fastest growing accounting firms in the greater Boston area, is values-driven, taking pride in being part of the larger community by contributing to civic causes and charities that help the Boston area be a better place.