KWC is pleased to announce that Emily Crimmins, Howard Kramer, Wendy Kurz and Irene Walsh have been named as 2026 Top Financial Advisers (Tax Accountant category) in Washington, DC by Washingtonian Magazine.
Emily Crimmins is a Principal in KWC’s Business Services Group. She provides consulting, tax planning, and compliance services for closely held businesses and their ownership groups. Emily has experience in many industries including marketing and advertising, government contractors, professional services, and real estate.
Howard Kramer is a Principal in KWC’s Family Wealth Services Group. Howard has more than 30 years of experience providing tax planning & preparation to individuals, estates & trusts. Howard’s primary focus is working with high net-worth individuals, estates, trusts, private foundations and charitable trusts. Howard is a repeat winner of the award, having previously been named to the list in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Wendy Kurz is a Principal in KWC’s Business Services Group.. Wendy has more than 20 years of experience providing tax planning & preparation and business consulting services. She is accomplished in many industries including professional services, real estate, and construction.
Irene Walsh is a Principal in KWC’s Family Wealth Services Group. She specializes in tax planning and compliance for a wide range of clients, with a focus on high net worth individuals and their related fiduciary, gift, and estate matters. Irene has received numerous professional and personal awards and recognitions including: CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40, and the Leadership Center for Excellence’s 40 Under 40. She is a repeat winner of the award, having previously been named to the list in 2025.
The full Washingtonian Magazine list is available here.