Laurie Kaplan

Laurie Kaplan is a partner in KSM’s Chicago office and a member of the firm’s Business Advisory Group. With more than 25 years of experience in accounting and tax consulting, Laurie works with clients to develop customized tax and consulting strategies that support growth, manage risk, and preserve wealth. She utilizes a consultative approach to help guide clients through complex decisions while aligning financial structures with long-term goals.

Laurie serves clients across a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, retail, restaurants and bars, real estate, automobile dealerships, and professional service providers. She also advises clients on estate, trust, and gift taxation matters and is an employee benefit plan specialist, consulting on plan selection, design, implementation, and administration.

Before joining KSM, Laurie was a partner at MichaelSilver, an independent advisory, tax, and assurance firm in the Chicagoland area, where she advised on matters such as like-kind exchanges, small business start-ups, and complex estate planning.

My father influenced me greatly. We used to have conversations about the fact that what matters most in life is the people we touch. I’ve carried that philosophy into both my personal and professional life, forging meaningful connections with many of my clients.