Sikich LLP, a leading professional services firm specializing in accounting, technology, investment banking and advisory services, headquartered in Naperville, serves clients throughout the U.S. and beyond. Established as a traditional public accounting firm in 1982, the company now employs 600 individuals with 11 offices in six states offering a wide range of accounting services.
Curt J. Vorachek recently was named as the managing director and partner of the wealth management services practice.
Previously, Vorachek, 57, served as the vice president and senior investor at JPMorgan Chase & Co., the vice president and senior private banker at National City Corporation and the vice president of commercial lending at Farm Credit Services of Central & Southwestern Illinois.
Vorachek has more than 25 years of experience in the wealth management sector, with specific expertise in investment management, personal trust, private banking and insurance services to high net worth individuals and nonprofits. In his new role, he will develop asset allocation strategies, manage a variety of portfolios and partner with the firm’s tax and accounting experts to better serve his diverse group of clients from numerous industries.
“Curt brings a commitment to collaboration and a holistic approach to wealth management,” said Jim Sikich, CEO of Sikich LLP in a news release. “He is very solutions-oriented and will help us work together more effectively to provide long-term value to our clients across multiple areas.”
Other fourth quarter news…The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) appointed Frank Jakosz, a partner in Sikich LLP’s nonprofit services practice, to its inaugural Not-For-Profit (NFP) Advisory Council. Jakosz will serve alongside 12 other CPAs from across the country who have expertise in audit, accounting and reporting, tax and governance.
The NFP Advisory Council will provide expert counsel, such as specialized guidance, tools, in-depth reports and a variety of resources, to those who serve the nonprofit sector along with nonprofits themselves. The Council will cover numerous topics, including governance, operations, accounting and reporting, audit and tax and compliance and regulatory issues.
Also late last year, Sikich LLP welcomed Joe Connell as a director of retirement plan services.
Previously, Connell served as the president of Retirement Plan Partners. In his new role, he will lead Sikich’s retirement plan advisory practice, oversee its growth in Minnesota and South Dakota and provide current clients with top-notch service. PLANADVISER recently named him the 2014 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year.
Sikich LLP corporate offices are located at 1415 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 400. For more info or upcoming events, visit www.sikich.com.
