About Us

Our Philosophy


Freed Maxick is a firm both rooted in tradition and focused on the future. That’s why you’ll always see us pursuing new opportunities, evolving ahead of the curve, and expanding wherever our expertise takes us. We will continue to transform with the times, in order to help you do the same.

Each individual at Freed Maxick embodies our commitment to putting people first. That means maintaining the highest degree of professionalism in every interaction with our clients and colleagues. This unwavering philosophy is fundamental to how we conduct business every day.

Our Values

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Performance Team

We are passionate about helping our clients; your success is our key focus.

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Take it Personally

We are personally invested and take pride in everything we do.

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Ahead of the Curve

We use creative approaches and collaborative efforts to deliver the right advice.

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Communication that Matters

We listen first, and are forthright about opportunities, issues and concerns.

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In it for the Community

Being active members of the community where we work, live and play is a fundamental component of the Firm.

Firm History

What started as a small team of accountants in 1958 is now one of the largest, locally owned public accounting firms in the region - and one of the Top 100 CPA firms in the nation. Today, Freed Maxick has offices in Batavia, Buffalo and Rochester, New York, with clients across the country.

Our Leadership

An entrepreneurial spirit has fueled our leadership through the years, and under Managing Director Rich Wright, it continues to guide our vision for the future.

Meet the leadership team that drives our clients’ success.

Client satisfaction as reported by Clearly Rated


Accolades


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These words carry a lot of meaning for us. At Freed Maxick, we have a people-first mindset that leaves you free to achieve more. See how we can help you reach your highest potential, both professionally and personally.

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