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Porte Brown Wins ClearlyRated's 2026 Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award for Service Excellence
Porte Brown announced today that they have won the Best of Accounting 5 Year Gold Award for providing superior service to their clients for at least five consecutive years. ClearlyRated's Best of Accounting Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings provided by their clients. Clients of Best of Accounting winners are 70% more likely to be...
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In the News! Mark Gallegos Discusses 2026 Tax Season on FOX 32 Chicago
In his recent appearance on FOX 32 Chicago, Porte Brown’s Mark Gallegos talks through expectations for the 2026 tax season, including filing timing and insights on refund impacts. His expert insight helps demystify how recent developments may affect individuals and businesses as they prepare to file.
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In the News! Mark Gallegos Discusses Tax Season & Tax Changes Due to the One Big, Beautiful Bill with ABC7
Porte Brown’s Mark Gallegos was recently featured on ABC7 Chicago to discuss the start of the 2026 tax season and key tax changes stemming from the One Big Beautiful Bill. In these interviews, Mark explains what taxpayers can expect, highlights potential impacts, and offers guidance on how to prepare ahead of the next filing season.
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Porte Brown Expands Leadership Team with Three New Partners: Borla, Linz, Schambach
Porte Brown is pleased to announce Margaret Borla, CPA; Angela Linz, CPA; Matthew J. Schambach, CPA; have been admitted as partners... “Porte Brown has always been a place where forward-thinking professionals can shape the future of our industry,” said Joe Gleba, CEO / Managing Partner. “The addition of Margaret, Angela, and Matt to our partnership group reflects...
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In the News! Mark Gallegos Featured on Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Strategies
Porte Brown Tax Partner Mark Gallegos is featured in a recent article exploring the growing tax advantages of donating precious metals to charity. As gold, silver, and platinum prices continue to rise, Mark shares practical guidance on how donor-advised funds can help individuals maximize charitable impact while minimizing capital gains taxes.
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Porte Brown Recognized by Accounting Today: 2025 Best Accounting Firms for Women
Porte Brown is pleased to announce that the firm has earned the distinction of being named one of the top ten Accounting Today’s 2025 Best Firms for Women in the nation. Firms are selected from Accounting Today's 2025 Best Firms to Work For. They must have a minimum of 15 women, regardless of the overall size of the firm, while those with more than 60 employees must have a minimum of 25% women.
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Inside Public Accounting Names Porte Brown a 2025 Top 200 Firm
Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named among the Top 200 largest accounting firms in the United States and a Fastest-Growing Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). IPA, an award-winning news source for the accounting profession, releases annual rankings of the nation’s largest accounting firms and the fastest-growing firms.
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In the News! Porte Brown's Mark Gallegos Offers Real-World Insight on Tariff Impacts
Tariffs aren’t just headlines — they’re impactful. In a new AICPA video, Mark Gallegos breaks down why every adviser, regardless of firm size, needs to stay alert to trade policy shifts and how to guide clients through the impact. This is a smart watch for anyone advising businesses on navigating economic uncertainty.
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Porte Brown Voted Best Accounting Firm in the Daily Herald 2025 Readers' Choice Awards
Porte Brown is pleased to announce it has been named the Best Accounting Firm in the 2025 Daily Herald Readers’ Choice: Best of the Best competition. This marks the first time Porte Brown has been nominated, selected as a Top Pick finalist, and ultimately voted Best Accounting Firm by the Daily Herald readership.
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Accounting Today Names Porte Brown a Best Firm to Work For
Porte Brown is pleased to announce that it has earned the distinction of being named one of the 2025 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work For. This survey competition is designed by Accounting Today and Best Companies Group to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in the accounting industry. The ranked list and an in-depth report of...
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Porte Brown Wealth Management Welcomes Elvis Medica as Wealth Management Advisor
Porte Brown Wealth Management is proud to announce the appointment of Elvis Medica, MBA, as a Wealth Management Advisor. With nearly 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Elvis brings a unique blend of strategic leadership, advisor development, and client-focused planning expertise. As an accomplished executive leader and combat veteran...
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Porte Brown Named as One of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Illinois
Porte Brown is pleased to announce the firm has been named as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Illinois. The Best Places to Work competition is a combination survey, study and awards ceremony established to identify the top employers in the state of Illinois, benefiting the state's economy, workforce, and businesses.
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In the News! Porte Brown's Mark Gallegos Featured in a Recent MarketWatch Article!
Porte Brown’s Mark Gallegos, CPA, Tax Partner, was featured in a recent MarketWatch article! He shares insights on overlooked tax credits & deductions that could lead to substantial tax savings. Don’t leave money on the table this tax season—check out the article to see if you’re missing out!
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Mark Gallegos Shares Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips on FOX 32
Porte Brown's Mark Gallegos was featured on FOX 32’s Good Day Chicago to discuss the final stretch of tax season & what taxpayers need to know ahead of the filing deadline. Don’t miss Mark’s expert advice on what you need to know prior to Tax Day!
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Mark Gallegos Discusses the State of the IRS and Tax Accuracy
Cutting corners on your tax return? Not a good idea. Porte Brown’s Mark Gallegos explains why the IRS still has the tools to catch errors—even with workforce cuts. Check out this new article from the USA Today featuring Mark Gallegos weighing in on the state of the IRS and why accuracy still matters.
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