About Us
Saltmarsh is one of the largest full-service advisory firms in the Southeast, proudly serving individuals, businesses, and organizations across a wide range of industries. Through our registered investment advisor (RIA) affiliate, Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC, we also provide integrated investment management services tailored to the needs of high-net-worth individuals and families.
Our reputation for excellence has earned national recognition. We’ve been named one of Forbes’ Top Recommended U.S. Tax and Accounting Firms, honored as a Top U.S. Firm by INSIDE Public Accounting, and consistently ranked a Regional Leader and Best Firm to Work For by Accounting Today.
What Makes Saltmarsh Different
Our clients value the long-standing relationships we’ve built - in fact, many have been with us for generations. Others come to Saltmarsh seeking the forward-thinking insight and proactive guidance they need to grow and thrive. What they find is a firm that’s grounded in trust, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Our guiding mission says it best:
“Achieving Success by Contributing to the Success of Others.”
And we live it every day through our core values: Integrity and honesty. Respect. Creativity. Quality service.
These values come to life through the Saltmarsh Way — 33 fundamentals that define how we serve our clients, collaborate as a team, and show up in our communities. They’re more than words — they’re the blueprint for how we do business. Explore the Saltmarsh Way →
A Firm Focused on Service & Experience
Delivering legendary service isn’t just our goal — it’s a promise. We’re proud to be recognized with ClearlyRated’s Best of Accounting™ Award, a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of firms in the U.S. and Canada. With a Net Promoter® Score (NPS) of 79.5%, our client feedback drives continuous improvement, helping us deliver exceptional value, responsiveness, and expertise.
Committed to Community
Giving back is part of who we are. Through firm-wide volunteer initiatives, charitable giving, and a shared spirit of service, we work to uplift the communities where we live and work. Our efforts have earned national recognition with the “We AAM to Serve” Award, celebrating our commitment to corporate social responsibility and the passion our team brings to making a difference.
Our Legacy
Saltmarsh was founded in 1944 by Thomas Saltmarsh, Harold Cleaveland, and Charles Gund – three professionals who believed in doing business the right way: with integrity, accuracy, and care. They also believed that service to others was both a professional and personal responsibility.
More than 80 years later, their values still guide us. We’ve grown alongside our clients, staying ahead of industry change, investing in our people, and nurturing a culture where relationships and results go hand-in-hand. The foundation is strong, and our future is even stronger.
The BDO Alliance USA
We are a proud independent member of the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms with similar client service goals.
By supplementing our services, the BDO Alliance USA allows us to:
- Enhance our client services and broaden our capabilities overall
- Expand our domestic and international coverage
- Gain greater technical knowledge in specialty areas
- Utilize professionals with experience in a wide range of industries
- Access the most up-to-date technical information
- Participate in the latest training programs
- Utilize state-of-the-art, customized computer systems
- Provide our clients with key contacts and sophisticated professionals throughout the U.S.
The BDO Alliance USA brings us the necessary tools to help us better serve our clients with greater flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The BDO Alliance USA is a subsidiary of BDO USA, P.A., a Delaware professional service corporation.
