SAN ANTONIO, Texas—After 48 years of dedicated service to the San Antonio community, Steven Bankler, CPA, Ltd., is proud to announce its evolution into Bankler Partners, LC. This significant rebranding, accompanied by a physical expansion at the Colonnade, Suite 501, 9901 IH-10 West, San Antonio, marks a new chapter for the firm while staying true to its deeply rooted local legacy.

“This is a pivotal moment for our firm. The transformation to Bankler Partners and move to our new, modern space represents our dynamic growth and commitment to the future,” says founding partner Steven Bankler. This evolution is underscored by the integration of cutting-edge technology, including a secure online client portal that offers 24/7 access and unparalleled convenience for clients both locally and across the globe. This embrace of innovation allows Bankler Partners to seamlessly support a diverse clientele, ensuring the same high-caliber, personalized service that has been their hallmark for nearly five decades.

While the firm looks forward to a soaring future of technological advancement and expanded reach, its foundation remains firmly grounded. Steven first founded the niche tax and accounting firm serving closely held and family-owned businesses in 1977, supported by a great legacy of family entrepreneurship and financial stewardship. His grandfather, who once owned the iconic LaFeria department stores with locations throughout San Antonio, was a vital influence.

The firm recognized that it not only solved tax problems but also found business solutions proactively. It then created and registered the slogan “We Solve Problems®” as the expression of its client services. It’s an assertion that speaks to the firm’s expertise and proactive approach, which its clients have come to love.

Another aspect of the “Bankler difference” is the way the firm treats its CPAs and staff. Bankler Partners recently celebrated its fourth consecutive year as one of San Antonio Business Journal’s Best Places to Work and is a Top San Antonio Accounting Firm.

“Traditional firms often assign bookkeepers, CPAs-in-training, and college students to do the bulk of the work for their clients. At Bankler Partners, we take pride in having knowledgeable CPAs manage the work. We also focus on the well-being of those CPAs and support staff and celebrate them often. That’s something that Steven instilled that has really made a difference,” says managing partner Gina Valorz.

The relocation to a new, state-of-the-art office is a physical manifestation of its forward momentum, providing the Bankler Partners team with an environment that fosters collaboration and accommodates its expanding services. The staff has more than doubled in size since 2019, now comprising 11 CPAs and five supporting staff members and provides accounting and tax planning services as well as exit and succession planning, forensic accounting, and expert witness and litigation support.