ABR Best Places to Work 2023

Albany Business Review's 2023 Best Places to Work Winners!

Meeting at ADG

Actively working together to make informed, confident decisions.

At MiSci

Actively working together to make informed, confident decisions.

Alpin Haus

Actively working together to make informed, confident decisions.

At RBS

Actively working together to make informed, confident decisions.

 

We are passionate, forward thinking entrepreneurs. We are driven to see our clients succeed. Everything we do, we believe we make a difference. We help clients turn their dreams and vision into reality.

When our clients
succeed, we succeed.

BST offers a broad portfolio of accounting and auditing, tax, consulting and wealth management services, as well as valuation, forensic accounting and litigation support.

BST’s expertise spans a range of industry niches, including real estate, construction, manufacturing and distribution, employee benefits, retail, medical and professional services, not-for-profit and government.

Meet the Team

Mike Raymond
Michael J. Raymond
Partner
Kristen Berdar
Kristen D. Berdar
Partner
John V. O'Connor, CPA
John V. O'Connor Jr.
Partner
Bill Freitag
William C. Freitag
Senior Partner

Diversity of Expertise

We partner with you to take the pressure off and deliver the most responsive, advanced, and innovative solutions.

CMO for Hire
Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support

Darryl Leggieri, Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau 

They understand my organization, run it like they own it, and take the busy work away from me. 

Stephen Acquario, New York State Association of Counties

The care and concern and attention to detail sets BST apart.  The staff puts the time in so the client has all the facts whether are positive or negative and works with the client to address both.  Excellent workers.

Robert Golden, Greno Industries Inc. 

BST is a great CPA firm providing solutions and responding to their clients’ needs in a prompt manner.

Kathy McCamy, DePaula Chevrolet, Inc. 

DePaula Auto Group has been with BST for 40 years. Their. knowledge, expertise, and experience over the years has been an integral part of our success.

News

Posted on October 1, 2024
An exploration of the 5 Ws of Marketing
As the world changes rapidly, so too must your marketing strategy evolve to stay relevant. That doesn’t mean you go after every shiny new marketing trend because other brands do. What it means is you continue to ask the same tried and true questions. You ask them repeatedly, inquiring from diverse viewpoints, to confirm whether your strategy is still on point, or if you have some important work to do.
Posted on September 9, 2024
The Two-Sided Coin
Do you know how much it costs to retain an existing client? Whatever the amount is, I guarantee you it’s less than what it costs to acquire a new client. So why do people focus on acquisition and ignore retention?
Posted on August 5, 2024
Strategic Marketing Drives Business Growth
Strategic marketing is a driving force behind a company’s growth. When things are down, that is the worst time to stop your marketing efforts.

At BST, we are driven by our ability to advise you as you grow, design a customized plan for your financial wellness, and help every client achieve their goals.

Collaborative and Service Driven from Day One

We build relationships, become trusted advisors and provide continuous consulting at every step of your journey.

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