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Meriwether, Wilson & Company, PLLC

Meriwether, Wilson and Company PLLC – your Iowa partner for financial excellence. With offices in West Des Moines and Perry, our dedicated team at Meriwether has been delivering audit and tax solutions to businesses and individuals since 1949. We cater to a diverse range of industries and clients.

Our journey has been one of growth and deepening connections with our community. We have evolved into a full-service accounting firm, proudly providing solutions that enable our clients to thrive.

However, our story isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people, partnerships, and the pursuit to financial security. At Meriwether we’re more than just accountants; we’re parents, leaders, community advocates – a diverse team committed to simplifying your financial needs through personalized guidance. We understand the intricacies of managing financial stress while pursuing a fulfilling life and career. Schedule a free consultation today and let us know how we can serve you.

Professionalism

By combining our expertise, experience, and the energy of our staff, each client receives close personal and professional attention. Our goal is to build trusted, long-term client relationships that aid in the development and growth of our clients.

Responsiveness

Companies and individuals who choose our firm rely on competent advice and fast, accurate personnel. We provide total financial services to individuals, large and small businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.

Quality

Our firm's reputation reflects the high standards we demand of ourselves. Our primary goal as a trusted advisor is to provide insightful, quality customer service in a timely manner that adds value to our clients and enables them to make informed financial decisions. We do not accept anything less from ourselves and this is what we deliver to you.

We feel it is extremely important to continually professionally educate ourselves to improve our technical expertise, financial knowledge and service to our clients.

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OUR HISTORY

Our firm’s rich history began in 1949 as a one-man show by Robert L. Meriwether. In 1966, Robert L. Meriwether and Edward J. Wilson merged their organizations into the CPA firm we are today, Meriwether, Wilson and Company, PLLC.

We take pride in our history and even greater pride in our growth. Our firm now has 50+ employees in West Des Moines and Perry, Iowa.

While we are excited about our growth, we always thrive to maintain the local connectedness and personal relationships we have with our clients and community that are the true foundation of our practice. As for the future, it is one of opportunity and excitement.

1949

Robert L. Meriwether

1966

Edward J. Wilson

1983

Stephen L. Koehn

1996

Scott W. Miller

1999

William J. Bauer

2001

Wendy G Wiedner

2002

Jon J. Paulsen

2008

Todd E. Glynn

2008

Benjamin A. Peterson

2011

Barry Boorn

2015

Darren Lindstrom

2016

Jamie Boess

2019

John Maahs

OUR PEOPLE - WDM

OUR PEOPLE - PERRY

OUR PURPOSE

Puppy Jake Foundation

We partnered with the Puppy Jake Foundation to raise supplies and money to help train service dogs for Veterans. They brought some of the puppies in during tax season as a stress reliever!

Christmas Wishes for Children’s Cancer Connections

We bought, wrapped and delivered gifts for families affected by Childhood Cancer through the Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC). And had a hot cocoa bar to spice up the festivities of wrapping.

Alex Lemonade Stand Charity Golf

We partnered with our client Northwestern Mutual for a charity golf outing to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Blank Children's Hospital. Meriwether sponsored a hole as well as sent a foursome to golf.

Grays Lake Trail Maintenance

A group from our office used their VTO to help the City of DSM enhance the trail that goes around Gray’s Lake. Maintenance Crew!

Rotary Park Clean Up

A group from Meriwether used their PTO to help the Johnston Rotary Club clean up Lew Clarkson Park.

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Accountant Finder Network
Intuit Certified ProAdvisor