Experienced financial leaders.
Trusted partners in your growth.
No matter where you are in your business, we’re ready to jump in, get to know how things run inside and out, and step in as advisors so you can make financial decisions with confidence, not hesitation.
David Kirk
David Kirk is a CPA and experienced finance manager who has spent a decade working with both startups and Fortune 500 companies. He holds a Master's in Finance from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Science in International Business from the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He lives in Raleigh with his wife and their three children. When he’s not crafting spreadsheets and connecting with local business owners, he loves trying out restaurants and breweries, snapping pictures on his dad’s old film camera, and perfecting his at-home pourover coffee skills.
Patrick Wilmot
Patrick Wilmot is a CPA, a tax pro, and data wonk. He’s spent over a decade in industry and consulting, making clients’ data work for them. He earned his Master’s in Finance at the University of Houston and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. Patrick resides in Houston, Texas with his wife and their five children. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys camping and expanding the family’s collection of board games.
Amanda Abbott
Amanda is a seasoned accountant with extensive experience serving growth-focused small businesses. As a former corporate controller, she understands the unique challenges faced by owners and executives and enjoys collaborating with them to identify solutions and achieve their goals. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Michigan State University. She lives near Seattle with her husband and their son. Outside of work, she loves traveling with her family, listening to classical music, and tackling any type of puzzle.
Stefano Pezzini
Stefano is a dedicated finance professional and holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Stefano lives in Raleigh with his wife and son. Beyond constructing financial models, he enjoys training mixed martial arts, reading, and exploring Raleigh's many lakes and greenways with his family.
Stewart Forthofer
Stewart is an experienced accountant who has spent most of his career in public accounting, working with a wide variety of small business owners. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fayetteville State University. Stewart resides in Raleigh with his wife. When he is not working or studying for his CPA, you will likely find him on his back porch gardening or in his kitchen, baking a cheesecake.
What it’s like working with our team:
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"...exceeded the cost in peace of mind alone."
“The value I've received from working with Verso l'Alto has far exceeded the cost in peace of mind alone. Knowing I have a team of responsive and helpful finance professionals available any time I have questions or concerns regarding the business' accounts and progress is INCREDIBLE. It's like having my own full-scale, in-house finance department, which allows me to focus on the parts of my business that I enjoy and that need more hands-on attention."
// Sarah
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"...feels like a natural extension of my business.”
“David and the team at Verso l'Alto have been absolutely incredible and instrumental in the growth of my business. They hold themselves to the utmost levels of professionalism and adaptability to their clients’ needs. I have personally recommended a few colleagues and other small business owners to their spectacular customer service and expertise. I feel truly lucky to have finally found an accounting team that feels like a natural extension of my business.”
// Alfredo Tognetti
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"I can't imagine running my businesses without them!”
“As an owner of three small businesses, I constantly felt like the day-to-day operations were so time-consuming, I wasn't able to take the time to step back, fully understand my finances, and see the big picture. [Verso] helped me get a grasp on not only my current reality, but where I want to go in the future. They answer every question with patience, never patronize no matter how simple the question is, and speak to you with clarity and calm. I can't imagine running my businesses without them!”
// Aneesa J.
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