Adams Brown, LLC

What Adams Brown, LLC does

Adams Brown, LLC is a privately held, holistic professional services firm headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, operating since 1945 across 13 offices in Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The firm delivers integrated tax planning and compliance, audit and attestation, outsourced accounting/controller/CFO services, business advisory, managed IT and cybersecurity, payroll processing, wealth management, and trust administration. Services are organized under four affiliated entities: Adams Brown CPA, Adams Brown Technology Specialists, Adams Brown Wealth Consultants, and Adams Brown Trust Solutions, supported by proprietary methodologies including the above+beyond Operating System (a+bOS), AgriBuilder integrated farm management, the Pinnacle Program for $1M+ households, and RootCause agriculture peer community.

The firm's go-to-market is partner-led and vertical-specialized, with dedicated industry teams covering agriculture, construction, dental, healthcare, local government, manufacturing, not-for-profit, oil and gas, and restaurants. Revenue is generated through customized professional services engagements priced on a quote basis, supplemented by subscription-based payroll packages (Essential and Enhanced tiers), annual subscription wealth planning fees, and recurring managed IT/cybersecurity contracts. The firm combines direct partner-led outreach with content marketing (blog, webinars, case studies, guides, eBooks), industry association involvement across vertical bodies (ABC, AGC, CFMA, CICPAC), and referral networks across the central United States.

The firm is independently owned by its professional partners (no PE/VC ownership disclosed) and targets closely-held businesses, mid-market companies, nonprofits, government entities, and affluent individuals in the central US. Recognized by Construction Executive as a Top 50 U.S. Construction Accounting Firm and noted as a top public accounting firm by Inside Public Accounting, Adams Brown competes on integrated multi-discipline expertise and regional density rather than scale or technology differentiation.

Name

Adams Brown, LLC

Legal name

Adams Brown, LLC

Website

https://adamsbrowncpa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Adams Brown, LLC is an independent professional services firm headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, delivering integrated tax, audit, advisory, outsourced accounting, managed IT/cybersecurity, wealth management, and trust services to closely-held businesses, mid-market companies, nonprofits, government entities, and affluent individuals across Kansas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Accounting & Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (52592), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ), Insurance-Integrated Wealth Managers (RIA + Insurance Solutions) (FSAAACAI)

Keywords

• Professional accounting services
• Tax planning advisory
• Audit and attestation
• Wealth management services
• Managed IT cybersecurity

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tax Services: Federal and state tax planning, consulting, compliance, and reporting for businesses and individuals, including business tax, individual tax, estate/trust/gift planning, state & local tax (SALT), tax credits & incentives (R&D, HPIP, WOTC, cost segregation), and integrated wealth & tax planning programs.
2. Audit & Attestation: Financial statement audits, agreed upon procedures, benefit plan/ERISA audits, governmental audit services, and reviews & compilations for businesses, nonprofits, and government entities.
3. Advisory & Consulting: Business valuations, fraud prevention/forensic accounting, litigation support, mergers & acquisitions advisory, succession planning, above+beyond Operating System (a+bOS), AgriBuilder farm management, and agriculture program advisory services.
4. Outsourced Accounting Solutions: Outsourced accounting, outsourced controller/CFO services, and payroll processing services including Essential and Enhanced tiered packages with compliance, direct deposit, multi-state tax filings, and integrated HR add-ons.
5. Managed Technology & Cybersecurity: Managed IT services, cybersecurity, cybersecurity risk assessment, penetration testing, data security compliance & regulation, and fractional CIO/vCIO services delivered through Adams Brown Technology Specialists.
6. Private Asset & Wealth Management: Private client services, the Pinnacle Program ($1M+ investable assets with integrated tax/wealth/estate planning), trust solutions, estate planning, retirement plan services, insurance & risk management, and personal financial planning delivered through affiliated entities Adams Brown Wealth Consultants and Adams Brown Trust Solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Adams Brown, LLC is a holistic professional services CPA firm delivering integrated tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, outsourced accounting/payroll, managed IT and cybersecurity, private asset/wealth management, and trust/fiduciary services. The firm operates through affiliated entities (Adams Brown CPA, Adams Brown Technology Specialists, Adams Brown Wealth Consultants, and Adams Brown Trust Solutions) and serves specialized industry verticals including agriculture, construction, dental, healthcare, local government, manufacturing, not-for-profit, oil and gas, and restaurants across the central United States.

Product overview

Adams Brown, LLC is a holistic professional services CPA firm offering a broad portfolio of integrated service lines rather than a unified software product. The core offerings span accounting, tax planning and compliance, audits and attestation, business advisory and consulting (including the above+beyond Operating System and AgriBuilder), outsourced accounting/controller/CFO services, payroll processing, private asset and wealth management, and trust solutions. Technology services — including managed IT, cybersecurity, penetration testing, and fractional CIO/vCIO — are delivered through the Adams Brown Technology division. The Pinnacle Program integrates CPA tax advisory with wealth management for high-net-worth clients. AgriBuilder combines farm accounting software with financial management and agriculture consultant expertise for agribusiness clients. All services are provided directly by the firm's professional staff, primarily in the central United States, across specialized industry verticals including agriculture, construction, dental, healthcare, manufacturing, local government, oil and gas, restaurants, and not-for-profit organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AgriBuilder: Integrated farm management solution combining accounting software with farm financial management and agriculture financial consulting.
• above+beyond Operating System (a+bOS)
• RootCause
• Pinnacle Program
• Private Client Services

Products and services

• above+beyond Operating System (a+bOS) A holistic business operating framework that helps entrepreneurs and business owners clarify their vision, build strong action-oriented leadership, establish clear roles and accountability, track progress with data-driven scoreboards and KPIs, and document repeatable processes.
• AgriBuilder Integrated farm management solution combining accounting software, integrated farm financial management software, and consultation from seasoned agriculture financial consultants with first-hand farming experience.
• Agriculture Program Advisory Services Strategic guidance to help farm operations navigate federal programs including USDA, FSA, and NRCS, as well as state and county-level programs.
• Business Valuations Business valuation services providing comprehensive review and appraisal of businesses for mergers and acquisitions, ESOP valuations, gift or estate tax planning, litigation, and financial reporting.
• Fraud Prevention Services Fraud prevention and forensic accounting services including risk assessments, internal controls design, digital forensics, fraud investigations, economic damage analysis, litigation support, and expert witness testimony.
• Litigation Support Services Litigation support consulting providing expert opinions on complex accounting, business valuation, and tax issues for attorneys, including discovery, damage calculations, bankruptcy assessments, economic damage quantification, and expert witness testimony.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Services M&A advisory services helping business owners prepare for and execute buying or selling transactions, including due diligence, valuation, quality of earnings, entity structure, tax-efficient reorganization, negotiation, and exit planning.
• Succession Planning Services Exit and succession planning services helping business owners maximize the value of their business and prepare for ownership transitions, including business valuations, estate and tax planning, negotiation assistance, and successor management development.
• Audits & Attestation Services Audit and attestation services including financial statement audits, governmental audit services (KMAAG and GAAP), employee benefit plan/401(k) audits, agreed-upon procedures, and compilation and review services.
• Outsourced Accounting Services Outsourced accounting, controller, and CFO services providing back-office financial function support including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable management, financial statement preparation, and fractional finance leadership.
• Outsourced Payroll Services Outsourced payroll processing with Essential and Enhanced service tiers covering federal and state tax calculations, paycheck preparation, direct deposit, multi-state tax filings, W-2/1099 preparation, voluntary deductions, wage garnishments, and optional add-ons including timekeeping and HR software management.
• Private Asset Solutions Integrated private asset solution combining CPA and wealth advisory services to provide holistic tax-advantaged financial planning, integrating tax services, estate planning, and wealth management under one coordinated strategy.
• Pinnacle Program Integrated tax, wealth, and estate planning program for individuals with $1M+ in investable assets combining CPA and wealth consultant collaboration with complimentary comprehensive tax planning, return preparation, optimized taxation, estate plan review, and integrated portfolio and retirement income strategy.
• Tax Services Comprehensive tax services including business tax planning and compliance, individual tax for business owners and executives, estate trust and gift planning, state and local tax (SALT), tax credits and incentives, research and development tax credits, and cost segregation studies.
• Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit Services R&D tax credit identification and calculation services helping companies claim federal and state R&D credits for activities including new process creation, process improvement, automation, prototype development, and equipment design.
• High-Performance Incentive Program (HPIP) Advisory Advisory and consulting services for the Kansas High-Performance Incentive Program (HPIP), a two-part tax credit incentivizing Kansas manufacturers and qualifying businesses for capital investments and employee training and education.
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Services Work Opportunity Tax Credit advisory services helping employers identify and claim WOTC credits of 25% or 40% of first-year wages for new employees meeting targeted group criteria including veterans, ex-felons, long-term unemployed, and SNAP recipients.
• Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services Technology services including managed IT services, cybersecurity and risk assessments, data security compliance and regulation support, fractional CIO/vCIO services, and penetration testing, delivered through the Adams Brown Technology division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients have achieved 30-year high revenue months and 20% year-over-year sales growth through the above+beyond Operating System
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RubinBrown: Mid-sized Missouri-based CPA firm providing tax, audit, advisory, wealth management, and technology services with manufacturing, construction, and agriculture specialization — closely comparable regional Midwest professional services peer.
• Wipfli: Top-25 U.S. accounting and consulting firm with central U.S. roots and broad industry practices serving SMB and mid-market clients across tax, audit, advisory, technology, and outsourced accounting — a near-direct comparable in services and customer profile.
• Pinion (formerly KCoe Isom): Kansas-based professional services firm with strong agriculture and food-and-beverage specializations plus tax, advisory, and technology services — directly comparable to Adams Brown in geography and core agribusiness focus.
• Eide Bailly: Top-25 U.S. accounting and advisory firm with strong presence across the Midwest and Plains states, multi-vertical industry practices, and integrated advisory, tax, audit, and technology services — closely mirroring Adams Brown's structure and geography.
• Forvis: Top-10 U.S. accounting firm formed by the merger of BKD and Dixon Hughes Goodman, headquartered in the central U.S. with deep mid-market and industry specialization — directly comparable in scale, multi-vertical model, and regional footprint to Adams Brown.

Broad incumbents

• Plante Moran: Large, established U.S. accounting and advisory firm with Midwest roots and broad industry coverage including manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services — overlaps with Adams Brown's verticals at a larger scale.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA): Top-10 U.S. accounting and professional services firm serving mid-market clients with industry-specialized advisory, outsourcing, wealth management, and technology capabilities — comparable integrated service model.
• RSM US: Top-5 global audit, tax, and consulting network with a significant U.S. middle-market practice and industry specialization — relevant broad incumbent competing for the same mid-market and SMB advisory engagements.
• Crowe LLP: Top-10 U.S. public accounting and advisory firm serving mid-market clients with industry-focused audit, tax, consulting, and technology practices — relevant competitor for Adams Brown's mid-market and industry-specialized engagements.
• Moss Adams: Top-15 U.S. accounting and business advisory firm with industry-focused practices serving middle-market clients across the West and central U.S. — comparable multi-vertical advisory and wealth management positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KansasCPAs
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adams-brown-cpa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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