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Braver Announces Merger with Prescott Chatellier Fontaine & Wilkinson, Expansion into Providence

New Providence Office Follows Braver’s Recent Opening of Boston Office

Boston (May 2, 2007) –- Braver today announced its expansion into the Providence area through a merger with Prescott Chatellier Fontaine & Wilkinson LLP, a certified public accountant and financial advisory firm. With headquarters in Newton, MA, offices in Mansfield, MA, and a recently opened Boston office, Braver will now have four locations in New England with the opening of its office at 2 Charles Street in downtown Providence, RI.

“We are proud to welcome Prescott Chatellier Fontaine & Wilkinson (PCFW) and their talented group of executives with expertise in accounting and auditing for non-profits, government entities and small, closely-held businesses,” said Patrick Riley, president and CEO of Braver. “The addition of a Providence office will allow us to expand the reach of our unique offering of comprehensive financial services in accounting, wealth management, business strategies and technology solutions.”

Fourteen additional staff members will join Braver as part of the transition from PCFW, further strengthening Braver’s expertise in tax planning, business advice, financial planning, accounting and auditing. PCFW’s founding partners –James J. Prescott, Peter L. Chatellier, David A. Fontaine and James D. Wilkinson –will become shareholders in Braver PC. Additionally, Debbie Mitchell and Robert Civetti will become principals of Braver PC.

“It is our belief that change is good, as long as it does not diminish the high level of service we provide our clients,” said James D. Wilkinson, head of the Providence office and new Braver PC shareholder. “Starting this month, PCFW will be changing its name, but the only change to the service and quality we are known for is the enhancement of new services we will be able to offer as a result of joining Braver.”

About Braver
Braver is a financial services company employing 150 professionals providing services in accounting, wealth management, business strategies and technology solutions – but it’s the way we do business that makes the difference. Braver’s accounting, auditing and tax services group was recently ranked the 9th largest CPA firm in Massachusetts.