About Stratum

Built on Expertise. Driven by Results.

For 15+ years, Stratum has been the trusted financial partner for thousands of individuals and businesses — delivering precision, strategy, and genuine partnership.

Our Mission

Democratizing World-Class Financial Expertise

We founded Stratum on a simple belief: everyone deserves access to the kind of sophisticated financial strategy previously reserved for large corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

By combining deep technical expertise with genuine personal service and cutting-edge technology, we deliver enterprise-level financial intelligence to businesses and individuals at every stage of their journey.

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Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do

Precision & Accuracy

Every number matters. We apply meticulous attention to detail across all financial work, ensuring accuracy you can stake your business on.

Client-First Philosophy

Your goals drive everything we do. We build genuine partnerships, not transactional relationships, and measure success by your outcomes.

Integrity & Transparency

Clear communication, ethical practices, and honest counsel — always. We tell you what you need to hear, even when it's uncomfortable.

Collaborative Excellence

Our multidisciplinary team brings together CPAs, attorneys, and advisors to deliver comprehensive, coordinated solutions.

Our Journey

2009
Stratum founded in New York with a team of 5 CPAs
2012
Expanded to business tax and compliance services
2015
Launched CFO services division, serving 500+ clients
2018
Opened offices in Chicago and Los Angeles
2021
Surpassed $1B in cumulative tax savings for clients
2024
5,000+ active clients, recognized as Top 50 CPA Firm

Meet Our Leadership

Experienced professionals dedicated to your financial success

David Stratum

Founder & CEO
25 years experience

Rachel Kim

Chief Financial Officer
18 years experience

Marcus Johnson

Head of Tax Strategy
20 years experience

Sophie Chen

Director of Compliance
15 years experience

Alex Rivera

VP, Business Advisory
12 years experience

Nina Patel

Lead CPA
14 years experience

Ready to Take Control of Your Finances?

Schedule a free consultation with our expert team and discover how Stratum can help you achieve your financial goals.