Farm Business Consultants is writing a “bold new chapter” as the longstanding provider of tax services revealed this week an integration with Harvest Financial.
Founded in 1952, Calgary-based FBC helps Canadian farmers and other entrepreneurs file taxes, serving more than 20,000 clients annually.
Harvest, meanwhile, has been offering financial services such as retirement and estate planning solutions designed to protect assets for generations.
This combination of the two entities expands FBC’s ability to serve its members with “complete financial support” for every stage of life and business, according to a statement from the Canadian firms.
“We’ve always been there for our Members during tax season,” remarked FBC chief executive officer Yves Millette. “Now, we’ll be there for the full journey.”
By joining forces with Harvest, FBC—now known as “a Harvest company”—gains access to a national financial and business services network, digital infrastructure, and a full suite of planning tools, noted Millette.
“This partnership with Harvest strengthens everything we do and allows us to bring our Members the complete financial support they deserve in life and business,” the CEO stated, “without losing the local trust we’ve built over the last 70 years.”
The integration between FBC and Harvest represents a “unification and revitalization of rural tax and advisory services,” according to the companies, empowering small business owners and farmers to “shape their future” with access to year-round support, personalized guidance, and financial tools.
For example, FBC advisors now have access to new tools, digital platforms, and a national network of licensed specialists.
Harvest is “committed to growing tomorrows [sic] for rural Canadians,” stated Leif Olson, who serves Harvest as Vice President of Corporate Development & Wealth Services.
“By integrating with FBC, we are taking a major step forward in delivering seamless, proactive, and comprehensive financial and business solutions in typically underserved communities,” Olson continued.
“This is not just a business change; it’s a revitalization of our purpose and a significant upgrade in how FBC serves its Members,” he said.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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