Client Testimonials

It is our privilege to build great relationships with each client and provide guidance that enables them to achieve their financial goals. Here are a few client stories that describe how our team makes a powerful difference for them, their people and their business.

“We’ve been working for DSB Rock Island for over 30 years and love talking about them. They’ve stepped into situations for our real estate development business and saved the day. On a recent building project in an opportunity zone, another firm handled the day-to-day accounting – when Jennifer Verly and her team reviewed the tax returns for us, they were able to correct errors that would have cost our company thousands. DSB Rock Island sees the bigger picture. The whole spectrum of talent that they have brings a much better outcome for us. ”

Bill Beard
Owner, Beard Group

“DSB Rock Island is always proactive and making sure that we’re in a good position with our taxes. We’ve been working with them for about 15 years, and they really understand the franchise industry inside and out. I’ve recommended them to other McDonald’s franchise owners over the years because they know this business unlike any other firm that I’ve seen. During the PPP loan process in 2020, Sean Boland, Jon Cassens and their team were very helpful making sure to take care of every step of that process with the bank. ”

Courtney Henry
Owner, KCB Corporation

“DSB Rock Island handles the tax returns for several companies that I own and has stepped into strategic planning alongside us. Their team is down to earth – they won’t overwhelm you with tax jargon, but they will give you advice on how best to coordinate multiple entities and handle your business’s taxes to the best advantage. When I’ve worked previously with other accounting firms, the conversation ends when they give us our tax returns. With DSB Rock Island, they are always asking questions and looking for ways that they can make recommendations on what’s next. ”

Pat McCready
President, TSI Plastics

“We made the switch to DSB Rock Island because of a referral from another McDonald’s owner-operator – they’re tapped into the McDonald’s franchise world and how the economic structure is set up. We can feel confident that they’re ahead on their knowledge of what we need to do financially or operationally to deal with anything that comes up. If there are things that we want to speak about face-to-face, they make the time to drive three and a half hours to be there. They really make the effort to be present and understand the business that their clients are in. Outside of just accounting, DSB Rock Island consults with us on the services that we need as a growing business, anything A-Z from big acquisitions to payroll processes. They’ve been a good north star for us. There’s never been a day where one of our questions has gone 24 hours without a response on even the smallest question. “

Jordan Hartshorn
Owner-Operator, M.C. Hartshorn, Inc.

“I love that we work with the same person at DSB Rock Island and have that relationship and consistency. With other firms, we used to be passed down to more and more junior staff with each year, and I didn’t feel like a priority there. DSB Rock Island is the best firm we’ve worked with. Jennifer has helped me make changes for a better cash flow, and her knowledge of changing regulations and staying on top of those changes with counsel and support has been especially helpful. During the PPP loan process in 2020, her ability to be frank and share that knowledge took fear and anxiety out of the process and made me confident that we were doing things the right way. The team at DSB Rock Island really gets small business. They’ve also been a great resource for my family as my children have gotten older and needed more complicated tax advice and financial planning. They are really invested in getting to know you and want to support your business growth and connect you with other trusted resources if needed. ”

Mary Nutting
Owner/CEO, CorTalent