HBK Expands Service Capabilities with Acquisition of Acuity Human Resources

HBK Expands Service Capabilities with Acquisition of Acuity Human Resources
 
 
HBK is pleased to announce the acquisition of Acuity Human Resources, a provider of human resources consulting services. The move enhances HBK’s infrastructure and aligns with the firm’s strategy to expand service offerings and deliver increased value to its clients and target markets.
 
“Acuity is a perfect complement to our existing capabilities,” said HBK CEO and Managing Principal Thomas M. Angelo, CPA, CTIP. “Their expertise broadens the scope of services we provide, enabling us to better serve our clients. Beyond their professional credentials, Robert Floreak and his team are a cultural match for our firm and embody our brand values.”
 
Founded in 2005, Acuity Human Resources is a trusted partner in human resources outsourcing, staffed by professionals with deep expertise across diverse industries and business sizes. The firm specializes in guiding and supporting strategic business, organizational, and HR functions. Acuity takes pride in creating customized, client-focused solutions that seamlessly align with each organization's goals, culture, and needs.
 
Robert Floreak, MSIR, president of Acuity, emphasized the significance of human resources as a cornerstone of successful business operations: “Every company, regardless of size, deserves access to world-class HR expertise. Having worked in cross-functional roles at Fortune 500 organizations, I’ve seen firsthand how exceptional HR practices drive productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness, ultimately helping organizations achieve both financial and non-financial objectives.
 
“Running a business is challenging,” Floreak continued. “It’s not just about managing operations but linking organizational design with strategic objectives. Human resources is often underestimated as a business function, but the world’s most successful companies understand that HR is critical to profitability and growth. Leveraging the power of people is key to long-term success.”
 
Jeremy Hartzell, Esq., COO of HBK and the driving force behind the merger, offered insights on the evolving role of human resources: “HR is inherently complex because its primary focus is people, and now more than ever, processes and technologies. Over the past decade, we’ve seen the HR function become more strategic and data-driven. A high-performing HR function is essential to addressing modern workforce challenges. Companies are navigating remote work, work-life balance, flexible scheduling, and employee wellbeing as part of a broader, employee-centric approach. This acquisition enables us to offer a vital, high-quality service that aligns with the evolving needs of today’s mid-market business owner-operators.
 
“This strategic expansion reaffirms HBK’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that help organizations thrive,” Hartzell said. “The addition of Acuity Human Resources adds to our powerful combination of expertise and innovation that is helping clients navigate the complexities of modern business.”
 
HBK provides small to mid-market businesses and their owners and operators a wide range of financial solutions, including accounting, tax, and audit services; wealth management; business valuation; transaction advisory services; forensic accounting; litigation support services; and business consulting, including broad expertise in a number of major industries. The CPA firm dates back to 1949 and added its wealth management practice in 2001. HBK CPAs & Consultants and HBKS Wealth Advisors serve clients locally out of offices in Columbus and Youngstown, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Erie, Hermitage, Meadville, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Holmdel and Cherry Hill, New Jersey; Fredonia and Long Island, New York; Fort Myers, Naples, Stuart, Sarasota, and Boca Raton, Florida; and Delhi, India. HBK ranks in the Top 50 on Accounting Today’s list of the largest U.S. CPA firms; HBKS Wealth Advisors is a Top 100 registered investment advisory.