Richard McCotter passed away unexpectedly in April of 2011. He had over 35 years’ experience buying, selling and operating CPA firms. As an entrepreneur, he had successfully developed, managed and sold over a dozen businesses. He founded Stratford Consulting and Brokerage Group and his honesty and integrity helped shape the firm’s belief that the best outcome in a negotiation is when both parties believe they have concluded a fair and honest agreement and there is trust between the buyer and the seller.