Our Commitment
We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience, and financial acumen.
Our Practice
Our practice is dedicated solely to serving the needs of closely held businesses and individuals. The Partners have experience working with companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 to sole proprietorships in numerous diverse industries.
Our mission is to provide close and personal attention to their clients while offering the assurance that only comes from years of advanced training, technical experience, and financial acumen.
We are Experienced. Our years of experience are a testament to the service we provide.
We are Trusted. We make it our business to fully understand yours. This goal develops a deep trust between us and our clients. This allows us to offer the best plan and services to our clients.
We are Visionaries. In order to offer the best services we must see and understand your vision. Understanding you and your businesses goals and visions helps us tailor our services to achieve your desired end result.
We are Family-Oriented. We believe that family matters. With this in mind we understand how often work life is intertwined into family when it comes to small business owners. This understanding shapes how we do business.
Our Firm

Our firm is licensed in Missouri, as well as registered with the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Our firm was founded in 1996 by brothers, John and Bill Klemm. These third generation CPAs, wanted to create a firm culture that provides a unique and personal experience to their clients. A unique and personal experience stems from the understanding of our clients' business model. We make it our responsibility to fully understand your business in order to create a customized tax plan, capital structure, business strategy, as well as customized accounting services. Combined years of industry experience allow John and Bill to offer realistic and practical solutions to their clients.
Our small firm culture ensures that every client gets the personal attention and detailed plan they need in order to be successful. From Business Advisory, Audit, Tax, to Entrepreneurial Services, we have the necessary tools to help your business.
Meet Our Team
John Klemm
CPA, M.B.A, Managing Partner
John Klemm is the managing partner at Klemm & Associates, L.L.C. John received a BA from Rockhurst University as well as a MBA from St. Louis University. John Klemm spent several years as in the audit and advisory groups at Coopers Lybrand. From there, John held various roles in companies ranging from F500 to franchise startups. John Klemm has over 25 years of experience working with sole proprietorships, F500, to the individual tax payer. John regularly consults with business owners to develop tax plans, advisory services, and offer accounting services.
Marion Drysdale.CPA
CPA
Coming Soon...
Harrison Klemm
M.B.A., Associate
Harrison Klemm is an associate at Klemm & Associates, L.L.C. Harrison received his BS in Accounting from Truman State University as well as his MBA from Lindenwood University with an emphasis in Accounting. Harrison brings with him experience from Mueller Prost CPA + Business Advisors. There, he assisted in preparing tax returns from high net worth individuals and corporations.
PHYLLIS DUKE
Accountant
Jean ASDF
Accountant
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Lisa Ditch
Accountant
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JEAN MORRELL
Accountant
Jean Morrell
Accountant
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KATIE JOHNSON-HANSEL
Staff Professional
Katie Johnson-Hansel
Staff Professional
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