SVA 50th Anniversary - Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future

1974

Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C., Certified Public Accountants, founded in Madison, WI on Whitney Way, to provide accounting, tax, and business consulting services.

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1987

SVA Wealth Management, Inc., Registered Investment Adviser, created to provide wealth management, investment consulting and asset management services.

1990

Gaarder Miller Madison integrated into SVA
Howard Anunson, CPA joins SVA

1991

Diversified Services of Wisconsin, Inc. established to perform medical billing services and dental health maintenance organization (HMO) administration.
SVA headquarters relocated to newly constructed John Q Hammons office in the Middleton business park

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1995

Gaarder Miller Milwaukee integrated into SVA
Brookfield office location established
Information Technology Consulting Services added to DSW services

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1997

Joel Nettesheim, CPA joins SVA

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2000

SVA Financial Services, LLC created to assist clients in analyzing existing and future insurance needs
Norm Roller, CPA & Greg Kscinski, CPA join SVA

2002

SVA Franchise Services, LLC established to assist franchiser/franchisee operations
PCSI (Professional Computer Services, Inc.) integrated into SVA

2003

SVA Healthcare Services, LLC created to provide medical billing and dental HMO administration formerly performed by Diversified Services of Wisconsin, Inc.
SVA Consulting, LLC created to provide information technology consulting services formerly provided by Diversified Services of Wisconsin, Inc.

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2004

SVA Retirement Services, LLC established to perform recordkeeping services for retirement plans
Donald Bailey, CPA joins SVA

2005

Theran Welsh, CPA joins SVA

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2006

E.G. Schramka, CPA, JD, ABV, PFS, CIRM joins SVA
SVA MedCode Specialists, LLC created to provide certified medical coding services

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2007

Ed Terry, CPA joins SVA

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2008

SVA Trust Company, LLC founded to provide professional administration of trusts and estates
SVA Staffing Solutions, LLC created to provide retained executive search and recruiting services

2011

SVA Plumb Financial, LLC established to provide a full spectrum of financial services. Entities include SVA Plumb Wealth Management, LLC, SVA Plumb Trust Company, LLC, and Wisconsin Capital Management, LLC.

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2014

Kossler & Company, SC integrated into SVA
William Merrick, CPA joins SVA

2017

SVA Bio-Ops brand is launched. The acquisition of the Bio-Ops brand from Al Swarts led to the introduction of SVA Bio-Ops, dedicated to supporting the commercialization of businesses within the life science industry.

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2018

SVA earns designation as a Great Place to Work for the first time

2019

31 Fundamentals culture program implemented
SVA earns Great Place to Work designation for the second consecutive year
Saint Louis Park, MN office location opened
Rebrand to SVA Financial Group, formerly SVA Plumb Financial

2020

SVA earns Great Place to Work designation for the third consecutive year

2021

Rebrand to SVA Life Sciences, formerly SVA Bio-Ops
SVA earns Great Place to Work designation for the fourth consecutive year

2022

Colorado Springs, CO office location opened
SVA earns Great Place to Work designation for the fifth consecutive year

2023

SVA earns Great Place to Work designation for the sixth consecutive year

2024

50 years of serving people better

SHAPING OUR FUTURE

Our journey over the last 50 years has instilled us with wisdom, resilience, and adaptability, but our vision for the future is what truly invigorates us. From the fundamentals that define our ethos to our unwavering commitment to community and excellence, our aspirations go beyond serving. Hear firsthand from those who've walked alongside us, and discover how we're meticulously crafting the future, ensuring that the next half-century is as transformative as the last.

Exact Sciences

Starting as a medical device startup, Exact Sciences turned to SVA Consulting. In just 19 months, they soared from a team of 36 to over 700, driving their breakthrough colorectal cancer screening test, Cologuard, from development to international markets. Delve into the details of this transformative journey.

Magellan Promotions

Magellan Promotions, a stalwart in the promotional products industry, embarked on a transformative journey with SVA. From strategic acquisitions and tax planning to innovative advisory boards and long-term planning, SVA’s consultative expertise has been a driving force behind Magellan’s strategic evolution. Delve into the partnership that empowered Magellan’s growth and vision.

Frank Productions

A beacon in the live entertainment industry, Frank Productions’ legacy spans generations. Partnering with SVA, they undertook a transformative journey from legacy systems to cutting-edge financial technology. Witness the results: streamlined operations, enhanced transparency, and empowered growth.