Windes, a premier advisory and accounting firm based in Long Beach, California, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1926, the firm has evolved from a small local practice into a multi-service organization recognized for technical excellence, client service, and community commitment. Over the past century, Windes has expanded its capabilities to meet the changing needs of businesses, nonprofits, retirement plans, and individuals globally.
Today, Windes offers a broad range of services including audit and assurance, tax, client advisory services, transaction advisory services, human capital consulting, and technology and risk solutions. The milestone highlights the strength of the firm's people, culture, and dedication to helping clients navigate complexity with clarity. Managing Partner Sean McFerson noted that the centennial is both a celebration of the past and a reflection of continued investment in the future, with founders' values of integrity, service, and relationships still guiding the firm.
Windes has grown in step with client needs, demonstrating resilience through economic shifts, technological change, and increasing business complexity. From its early days as a small Long Beach practice to serving clients across the country and worldwide, the firm has built its reputation on independence, adaptability, and excellence. As Windes begins its next century, it draws strength from this legacy while looking ahead to new opportunities. For more information about Windes and its 100th anniversary, visit www.windes.com.
