Sassetti LLC

A Chicago-area Public Accounting Firm with National Resources and a Global Client Base. Celebrating 100 years of Exceptional Service.

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05/22/2026

We’re proud to share that Sassetti LLC was recognized with the 2026 Best Practices Firm Award at the Avantax Planning Partners Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration hosted this week in Oak Brook. This award honors CPA and wealth management firms that demonstrate proven excellence across all areas of financial planning.

Our team had the opportunity to attend the event and accept this recognition alongside many outstanding firms in the profession. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and our continued commitment to delivering strategic guidance that goes Beyond Accounting.

Thank you to our clients, partners, and team members who make accomplishments like this possible. We’re excited to continue building on this momentum in 2026 and beyond.

05/12/2026

We were proud to sponsor and attend the Illinois CPA Society’s Women’s Leadership Forum this past Friday.

The event brought together incredible professionals across the industry to explore the impact of AI in accounting, build meaningful connections, and recognize outstanding women leaders shaping the future of the profession.

A great day of learning, networking, and inspiration. We’re grateful to be part of such a strong and forward-thinking community.

05/02/2026

Our Managing Partner, Jessica Freiburg, has been named to the 2026 Forbes Best in State CPAs list by Forbes.

This recognition reflects more than technical expertise. It speaks to leadership, trust, and a commitment to helping clients grow beyond the numbers.

Jessica’s impact on our firm and our clients is seen every day. She guides businesses through complex decisions, builds a culture that prioritizes people and growth, and continues to push our firm forward.

Join us in congratulating Jessica on another big career achievement!

02/05/2026

We are honored to share that Sassetti LLC has been named a ClearlyRated 2026 Best of Accounting Award winner for Service Excellence.

This recognition is based entirely on client feedback and highlights firms that consistently deliver exceptional service.

Key results we are proud of:
• 77% of our clients rated us a 9 or 10 out of 10
• Net Promoter Score of 71.9%, nearly double the industry average
• Feedback collected from nearly a quarter of our client base

This award reflects our commitment to strong relationships, responsive service, and delivering meaningful value to our clients every day.

Thank you to our clients for your trust and to our team for making service excellence the standard at Sassetti.

02/03/2026

We are pleased to share an exciting update from Sassetti.

Please join us in congratulating Eric Franklin, CPA on his promotion to Partner.

Eric has been with Sassetti since 2018 and serves as a leader within our tax practice and a key member of our Manufacturing Industry Services Group. Throughout his time at the firm, Eric has been instrumental in delivering thoughtful, proactive tax planning and advisory support to our clients, always with a focus on long-term value and collaboration.

Eric’s expertise spans corporate and pass-through taxation, state and local taxation, ASC 740 tax provisions, and tax accounting methods. He also brings extensive experience in trust and estate planning, gift taxation, and complex individual tax matters. His approach reflects Sassetti’s commitment to integrated service, working closely with our audit, advisory, wealth management, and client accounting teams to deliver well-rounded solutions.

Before joining Sassetti, Eric began his career at a boutique firm in the northwest Chicago suburbs and later gained experience at a large national firm. Eric is also a veteran and served over 8 years in U.S. Army Reserve.

Eric’s promotion to Partner reflects his technical excellence, leadership, and dedication to both clients and colleagues. We are proud to welcome him into Sassetti’s partner group and look forward to the continued impact he will make in serving our clients and community.

Thank you for your continued trust in Sassetti.

12/19/2025

After more than 35 years of dedication to his clients and the profession, we were proud to celebrate the retirement of our Partner, Tom Kross.

Tom’s career has been defined by his expertise, mentorship, and integrity. He will be deeply missed by clients and colleagues alike.

We celebrated in true Sassetti fashion with great food, cake, a photo booth full of laughs, and a new grill to kick off Tom’s next chapter. Congratulations, Tom, and thank you for everything you have given to Sassetti. Wishing you many well earned moments ahead.

12/03/2025

A big congratulations to our Managing Partner, Jessica Freiburg, for being named to America’s Top 200 CPAs by Forbes.

This honor adds to a growing list of recognitions that reflect Jessica’s leadership and influence, including being named Women Business Owner of the Year by NAWBO, recognized among the Leaders in Accounting, Consulting, and Law by Crain’s Chicago Business, and serving as a Council for Women member at Illinois Wesleyan University. She has also contributed her expertise through community leadership as Past Governance Chair and Trustee of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter Board of Trustees, and Treasurer of the Parks Foundation of Oak Park.

Jessica’s accomplishments are impressive on their own, and even more so when you consider the full picture. As a mother of four, she continues to lead with focus, composure, and an unwavering commitment to her team, her clients, and her community. Her ability to balance a demanding leadership role while raising a family is a testament to her resilience, discipline, and character.

To us, these accolades capture what we see every day: a leader who brings clarity, high standards, and genuine care to every interaction. Jessica’s commitment to her team, to her clients, and to the profession continues to push Sassetti forward.

12/02/2025

We are excited to announce three well-deserved promotions within our tax department.

Esmeralda (Esme) Espinoza – Tax Senior
Manal Said – Tax Senior
Jim Carter – Tax Manager

Join us in congratulating Esme, Manal, and Jim. We’re proud to recognize their growth and we look forward to seeing them continue to excel.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the Sassetti Team!

Our Halloween party had everything from a charcuterie board and Hocus Pocus punch to a costume contest and pumpkin carving showdown. Thanks to everyone who joined in and made it such a fun and festive day!

10/24/2025

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