Sax Advisory Group Acquires Forensics Firm Faz

The Top 75 accounting firm expands its forensic accounting and litigation support services.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:26pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life featuring a stack of accounting ledgers, a magnifying glass, and a gavel arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic grey background, symbolizing the precision and rigor of forensic accounting work.Sax Advisory Group's acquisition of Faz Forensics expands its specialized capabilities in forensic accounting, business valuation, and litigation support services.Saratoga Springs Today

Sax Advisory Group, a Top 75 accounting firm, has acquired Faz Forensics, a forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation support firm. The deal adds 18 employees, including five partners, and two new offices in Saratoga Springs, New York, and Boston to Sax's operations.

Why it matters

The acquisition strengthens Sax's ability to provide specialized forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation support services to its clients, which is an increasingly important area of demand in the evolving accounting profession.

The details

Under the terms of the deal, Faz Forensics will be integrated into Sax's existing forensics practice, now known as SAX Forensics. The combination expands Sax's technical capabilities and resources in areas like business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support.

  • The acquisition was effective on March 20, 2026.
  • Sax ranked No. 60 on Accounting Today's 2026 Top 100 Firms list, reporting $138 million in revenue.

The players

Sax Advisory Group

A Top 75 accounting and advisory firm based in Parsippany, New Jersey, with offices across the northeastern U.S. and in Mumbai, India.

Faz Forensics

A forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation support firm that was acquired by Sax, adding 18 employees including five partners and two new offices.

Joseph Damiano

The CEO of Sax Advisory Group.

Stephen Ferraro

A partner at Faz Forensics.

Megan Sartor

A partner at Sax Advisory Group who will lead the combined SAX Forensics practice.

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What they’re saying

“The accounting and advisory profession continues to evolve, and clients increasingly demand depth, specialization, and independence alongside scale. FAZ Forensics exemplifies the technical rigor and objectivity required in complex forensic engagements. This combination strengthens our ability to serve clients as their most trusted advisor across valuation, forensic, litigation, tax, and advisory services.”

— Joseph Damiano, CEO, Sax Advisory Group

“First and foremost, this was a deliberate decision to align with a firm that shares our values, culture, and uncompromising standards for independence and integrity. We look forward to joining SAX partner Megan Sartor and her talented team as SAX Forensics continues providing expert business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support services. By combining with SAX Advisory Group, we will significantly expand our capabilities and resources while continuing to deliver the objective, high-quality forensic work our clients rely on.”

— Stephen Ferraro, Partner, Faz Forensics

What’s next

Sax plans to fully integrate the Faz Forensics team and operations into its existing SAX Forensics practice, leveraging the expanded capabilities and resources to serve clients across its service lines.

The takeaway

This acquisition demonstrates how top accounting firms are strategically expanding their specialized service offerings, like forensic accounting and litigation support, to meet growing client demand for depth, independence, and scale in the evolving professional services landscape.