Ken Wolfe, President and Managing Principal at Brown Plus, Honored on Forbes' Inaugural Best-In-State CPAs List

FREDERICK, Md., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, is thrilled to announce that Ken Wolfe, CPA, CGMA, President and Managing Principal, has been recognized on Forbes' first-ever Best-In-State Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) list. The inaugural Best-In-State CPAs list was published on April 15, 2025.

The Best-In-State CPAs list represents some of the finest CPAs in the accounting profession who have broken barriers to emerge as leaders in the industry, have contributed to advancing the CPA profession and have given back to society. According to Forbes, "Being recognized as one of the most esteemed CPAs in your state is a strong testament to hard work, integrity and dedication to client service."

"I am deeply honored to receive this inaugural distinction as one of the best CPAs in Pennsylvania," said Ken. "While this recognition reflects my individual efforts, I know I wouldn't be the leader and CPA I am today without the support of the many talented professionals who have contributed to Brown Plus' success over the years. I am so grateful for the many outstanding CPAs who have guided me along my career journey. Utilizing all the skills and wisdom they taught me, I am steadfast in my commitment to serving our clients, supporting our community and advancing the public accounting profession."

As President and Managing Principal, Ken leads Brown Plus in its mission to help people achieve extraordinary outcomes. He is responsible for directing the Firm's culture, vision and growth strategy, as well as managing its professional services and internal operations. Ken views growth through the lens of innovation, focusing on the future of Brown Plus and the accounting industry. He is committed to ensuring that Brown Plus continues to help clients achieve their goals and looks for new opportunities to expand value-added services. In addition to his focus on clients, Ken is dedicated to making Brown Plus a great place to work. He prioritizes enacting policies and benefits that not only focus on recruiting and retention, but also on developing future Firm and community leaders.

Ken is an active member of numerous accounting and business associations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA); the Keystone Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC); and the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Lancaster County.

In addition to his leadership role and association memberships, Ken also strongly believes in giving back to his community. He is highly involved with many of Brown Plus' charitable initiatives, including establishing the Brown Plus Charitable Fund. Ken is also highly involved in various capacities with nonprofits in the Central Pennsylvania region. He serves as an Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair of the Finance Committee for The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region; Board Member and Treasurer for Cornerstone Ministries in Elizabethtown; Co-Chair of the Rotary Foundation Committee for the Elizabethtown Rotary Club; and Board Member Emeritus for Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

Ken's leadership skills, professional impact and community service have earned him several distinctions, in addition to the Forbes Best-In-State CPAs list. He was recognized on Central Penn Business Journal's (CPBJ) Power 100 list in 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021, and he was also featured on CPBJ's Power list for Banking, Finance, Accounting and Wealth Management in 2024 and 2023. Ken was recognized on Accounting Today's Managing Partner Elite report in 2022. He also received CPBJ's Game Changers: Most Admired CEO award in 2020.

To learn more about Ken, please visit https://www.brownplus.com/our-team/ken-wolfe/.
To learn more about Forbes' Best-In-State CPAs list, please visit https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-cpas/.

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