About Steel Ledger Advisors
Steel Ledger Advisors’ work ethic is built on a foundation of trust and the belief in the value of relationships. The role we play as financial advisors to our clients is what sets us apart.
Our full-service CPA firm, based in Media, PA, provides accounting and financial services including:
- Accounting and Attest Services
- Business Consulting
- Financial and Estate Planning
- Tax Planning and Preparation
- Wealth Management
- Daily Money Management Services
Every client is considered a partner, and the success of those client partners is the focus of everything we do.
Steel Ledger Advisor’s Team
Dr. Karen Adams
Email Karen | 484-443-6067
A seasoned and compassionate financial specialist dedicated to empowering small businesses with a comprehensive range of financial solutions.
With an Accounting Doctorate and over a decade of hands-on experience working with public accounting firms, Karen is honored to serve small business owners within her community and beyond.
More About Karen
Karen’s financial services journey began in 2009 with the exhilaration of preparing her first tax return – a pivotal, passion-igniting moment that has only intensified over time.
With an Accounting Doctorate and over a decade of hands-on experience working with public accounting firms, Karen is honored to serve small business owners within her community and beyond.
Champion of Small Business
Karen’s commitment to empowering small businesses is rooted in her profound belief that they are the cornerstone of our economy. For her, there’s no greater satisfaction than witnessing clients thrive and achieve their goals.
From meticulously preparing her first tax return to her current role, Karen’s journey has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, growth, and an unwavering dedication to her clients’ success.
This steadfast commitment underscores her passion for helping others navigate their financial landscapes and accentuates the vital importance of her work in fostering economic prosperity.
Tailored Financial Solutions
Specializing in providing meticulously tailored solutions designed to meet the unique needs of small businesses, Karen’s array of services goes beyond conventional financial management.
From bookkeeping and accounting to tax services and daily money management, Karen’s expertise covers the full spectrum of financial necessities.
Her diverse clientele includes a wide range of businesses – from professional service firms and burgeoning startups to cherished mom-and-pop shops, not to mention skilled tradespeople, rental property owners, and even social media influencers.
Thriving Together
Karen’s role far transcends the realm of numbers and spreadsheets. She also serves as a strategic partner, guiding her clients through the minutiae of financial management so they can focus on what they do best – running their businesses.
By shouldering the burden of financial complexities, Karen empowers her clients to thrive and grow. And it’s through this unwavering dedication to fostering meaningful client relationships, that means Karen can cultivate an environment of stability, growth, and prosperity within her community.
Her mission goes beyond simply ensuring compliance; it’s about nurturing an ecosystem where small businesses flourish and achieve their loftiest aspirations.
Building Better Futures
As Karen embarks on this transformative journey, she envisions a future where every small business owner feels emboldened, supported, and fully equipped to realize their dreams. Together, crafting success stories, celebrating each hurdle overcome and each new milestone met, one ledger entry at a time.
The Adventurous Spirit Behind the Community Advocate
Continuously inspired by the world around her, Karen lives a life of exploration, passion, and community spirit.
An adventurer at heart, she’s continually seeking new experiences and challenges; her wanderlust taking her on spontaneous road trips and exotic getaways, where her soul-fuel is discovering hidden gems and immersing herself in diverse cultures.
Karen doesn’t just have an appetite for adventure and community. As a foodie aficionado, she believes life is just too short for boring food. From cozy hole-in-the-wall joints to upscale bistros, she delights in trying new eateries and is always on the hunt for the perfect slice of pizza or the most decadent dessert.
Her sanctuary? Nature. Often camping along the Eastern Shore, she finds peace in the sound of waves, crackling campfires, and star-studded skies. While early morning hikes through dew-kissed grass offer a refreshing start to her day.
Homelife is enriched by her goofy dog and two sassy cats, whose unconditional love and amusing antics keep her well-grounded and entertained.
Deeply committed to her community, Karen really finds fulfilment and joy in empowering others for success. When not mentoring students through their dissertations, she volunteers for Young Moms, and cheers for the Avon Grove High School football team, where she loves the community spirit and the excitement of Friday night lights.
As a self-confessed, out-and-out tech-lover, Karen also loves keeping up with the latest gadgets and software, and positively relishes the challenge of tax codes and financial puzzles – a fervent curiosity that’s driven her study for the Enrolled Agent exam.
Karen brings discipline and resilience into all areas of her life, which she puts down to her time as a former figure competitor. Today, balancing a life of adventurous exploration with heartfelt community dedication, Karen’s raison d’être is living fully and giving back. She’s proof that with passion and purpose, one can truly make a difference in the world.
She now invites you to join her on this exhilarating journey as she champions the triumphs of small business and financial confidence and contributes to the fabric of stronger, more resilient communities.
Our Team
Brian Smith, CPA, MST
Jennie Hong
Patricia Urzi