Parsippany, NJ, November 21, 2025 — SAX, a Top 100 national accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce that SCL Consulting has entered into an agreement to join SAX LLP and SAX Advisory Group LLC, effective November 14, 2025.
Founded in 2014 by Shane Lease, SCL Consulting is a Maryland based financial consulting firm that has spent more than a decade delivering high-quality, tailored accounting and advisory solutions rooted in trust, collaboration, and exceptional client service. The firm is widely recognized for its strength in Client Accounting Services (CAS) and for cultivating long-term relationships built on integrity and results.
Through this agreement, SAX and SCL Consulting bring together firms that share a cultural alignment and an unwavering commitment to client-first service. The partnership strengthens one of SAX’s fastest-growing disciplines—Client Accounting Services—and expands the firm’s Mid-Atlantic presence, providing deeper expertise and greater resources to support clients’ success.
“I founded SCL Consulting with the goal of delivering meaningful financial guidance and long-term value for our clients,” said Shane Lease, Founder of SCL Consulting. “This next step with SAX represents a natural evolution for our firm. SAX’s strength in Client Accounting Services, along with its collaborative culture and focus on innovation, will allow us to continue serving our clients with even greater depth and efficiency.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome Shane and the SCL Consulting team to SAX,” said Joseph Damiano, CEO of SAX. “This partnership reflects our shared values—client focus, excellence, and teamwork. By combining SCL’s deep experience in Client Accounting Services with our own established practice, we’re enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional results and drive continued growth for our clients.”
This transaction marks another milestone in SAX’s strategic expansion following its minority investment from Cobepa, an independent investment company. The Cobepa partnership continues to accelerate SAX’s growth trajectory—enhancing service capabilities, deepening resources, and supporting the firm’s mission to deliver exceptional value to clients across industries.
As a result of this integration, SAX now comprises 70 partners and 389 total employees, with a presence across five offices in New Jersey, New York, and Mumbai, India, and a remote workforce spanning 30 U.S. states.
About SAX
SAX is a Top 100 accounting, tax, and advisory firm that serves the unique needs of privately held companies, family-owned businesses, nonprofit organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. With offices strategically located in Parsippany, NJ, Ewing, NJ, Morganville, NJ, New York City, NY, and Mumbai, India, SAX offers specialized expertise that benefits clients across its largest vertical markets. The firm’s advisory services extend beyond traditional accounting and tax offerings, encompassing Wealth Management, Cybersecurity and Managed IT, Investment Banking, Transaction Advisory, HR Consulting, Valuation, and Forensic & Litigation. SAX has garnered national recognition and has been consistently listed among the Top Accounting Firms by NJBIZ, INSIDE Public Accounting, Accounting Today, and Forbes.
“Sax” is the brand name under which Sax LLP and Sax Advisory Group LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Sax LLP and Sax Advisory Group LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Sax LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Sax Advisory Group LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Sax Advisory Group LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
For more information, please visit www.saxadvisorygroup.com.