KLR Newsroom KLR Partners Norman LeBlanc & Paul Oliveira Selected to Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPAs List April 29, 2026 KLR Partners Norman LeBlanc and Paul Oliveira have been named to the Forbes 2026 Best-in-State CPAs list, recognizing professionals for both technical expertise and the impact they bring to their clients and communities.While technical excellence remains the foundation, today’s business owners and individuals are looking for more. They are looking for advisors who can help them think ahead, not just look back. "Technical expertise is at the core of what we do. This recognition reflects the standard we hold across the firm, how we apply that expertise to help clients navigate change and make confident decisions." Paul Oliveira, CEO Across KLR, partners support business owners and individuals through growth and complexity, working alongside bankers, attorneys, wealth advisors and others in the business community to deliver coordinated, future ready guidance.The recognition reflects how KLR supports clients, bringing together technical expertise and practical guidance across advisory, assurance, tax and technology.The annual recognition by Forbes of America’s Best-in-State CPAs list highlights the finest in the profession: CPAs with impressive track records in their specialties, who have broken barriers to emerge as leaders in their fields, have contributed to advancing the CPA profession, and have given back to society. They come from a variety of backgrounds, specializations and geographic regions, from the profession’s Big Four to self-owned firms. As with all Forbes lists, this recognition is based on a rigorous, multi-stage process of editorial research and evaluation, and no fee or payment of any kind is required for candidates to be considered or selected.
