April 2025

NEWS The William Stanley CFO Group Expands Services with Strategic Acquisition of Craft & Company CPAs The William Stanley CFO Group, a boutique financial services firm specializing in financial leadership and fractional Chief Financial Officer services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Craft & Company CPAs. The William Stanley CFO Group, a boutique financial services firm specializing in financial leadership and fractional Chief Financial Officer services, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Craft & Company CPAs—a trusted local firm founded more than 40 years ago by Jefferson Craft, a highly regarded member of Tampa’s financial community. This milestone adds enhanced tax advisory services and builds upon The William Stanley CFO Group’s foundation, further advancing a commitment to delivering strategic financial leadership and advisory services to business owners seeking clarity, efficiency and sustainable growth. Founded by Michelle Delker, a longtime member of the Tampa business community, The William Stanley CFO Group takes a highly tailored, relationshipdriven approach to financial leadership, blending deep financial expertise with operational insights and strategic vision. Acting as a trusted financial partner, the firm provides the tools, analysis and forward-looking strategies necessary to navigate complexity and drive profitability. This philosophy has consistently delivered transformative outcomes, helping businesses optimize cash flow, enhance operational performance, and implement strategic financial structures that create long-term value. With this acquisition, the William Stanley CFO Group expands its capacity to serve a broader segment of business owners, equipping them with the strategic guidance and financial infrastructure necessary to accelerate growth and strengthen their market position. “Over the past few years, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside exceptional business leaders who are driving remarkable companies,” said Delker, Founder and CEO of The William Stanley CFO Group. “This acquisition enables us to extend our proven approach to a broader segment of the market, offering the same level of executive financial leadership that has helped our clients achieve measurable success. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and we are dedicated to ensuring they have the financial strategies and insights necessary to thrive.” The William Stanley CFO Group was recently recognized with the prestigious Tampa Bay Chamber Small Business of the Year award, a testament to its impact as a trusted financial partner to business leaders focused on innovation, resilience, and sustainable expansion. “My clients are like family to me,” said Jefferson Craft, founder of Craft & Company CPAs. “They will be in smart, capable hands with Michelle.”

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