David Hartley Named a Top St. Louisan to Know to Succeed in Business

David Hartley, CPA, CISA, partner-in-charge of advisory at Anders, has been named to the St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business list for 2026. Honorees were nominated and selected based on their efforts, contributions and experiences giving back and helping business owners reach their goals.

Dave has more than 30 years of experience serving public and privately held businesses, combining CPA expertise with deep technological insight and executive leadership. As partner-in-charge of advisory at Anders, he leads the firm’s advisory practice, guiding its strategic direction and driving growth while helping shape the CPA firm of the future. With experience in C-suite and consulting roles, Dave helps middle-market companies scale by embracing innovation and using technology to create long-term value. A former CIO, he brings a practical understanding of how to align technology with business strategy to strengthen operations and create competitive advantage. He also shares his thought leadership on LinkedIn, at industry conferences and in publications, encouraging CPAs and business leaders to modernize their firms and adopt forward-thinking approaches to growth and transformation.

The Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business are featured in St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s March 2026 “Top 100” edition.

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