Hertford Advisors Acquires Stride Business Works Inc.
Expanding Our Virtual CFO & Outsourced Finance Capabilities Across Canada
Hertford Advisors is proud to announce the acquisition of Stride Business Works Inc., strengthening our ability to deliver comprehensive outsourced finance and strategic advisory services to growing organizations across Canada. This acquisition marks an important milestone in our continued growth and reinforces our commitment to providing practical, client-first financial leadership.
What This Means for Clients
By welcoming Stride Business Works into the Hertford Advisors family, we are expanding both our expertise and our capacity to serve small and mid-sized businesses with greater depth and flexibility.
Clients Will Benefit From
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Expanded Virtual & Fractional CFO services
Strengthened bookkeeping and operational finance support
Broader strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting capabilities
Increased advisory depth to support growth and complexity
Enhanced controller-level reporting and oversight
Most importantly, our commitment to clarity, responsiveness, and trusted financial guidance remains unchanged.
A Shared Commitment to Client-First Financial Leadership
Founded and built by Dale Hein, CPA, Stride Business Works has supported business owners for decades with practical financial insight, disciplined reporting, and strategic advisory services.
“Our growth through this acquisition allows us to provide even stronger financial clarity and strategic insight to businesses across Canada,” said Andrew Bailes, Principal and CFO at Hertford Advisors. “We are excited to welcome the Stride team and build on the strong foundation Dale has created as we continue building a firm focused on helping organizations thrive with confidence.”
As part of this transition, Dale Hein is retiring after a long and successful career, having worked closely with both teams to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for clients.
The alignment between our firms is rooted in shared values: transparency, reliability, and a deep understanding of what growing businesses need from their finance partners.
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About Hertford Advisors
Hertford Advisors is an Ottawa-based advisory firm specializing in outsourced finance and strategic advisory services. We provide Virtual CFO, controller, bookkeeping, accounts receivable management, budgeting, and financial planning support to organizations across Canada.
Our flexible engagement model allows businesses to access experienced financial leadership without the cost of a full-time internal finance department.
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From outsourced CFO services to day-to-day accounting support, we offer flexible solutions designed to grow with your business. Reach out using the form below, and one of our team members will get back to you to learn more about your goals and how we can help.