The explosive growth of Arizona’s semiconductor corridor — which has now attracted over $300 billion in investment — is pulling in more than just chipmakers. KBF, a specialty tax, assurance, and advisory firm, has opened its first office in the state, planting a flag in downtown Phoenix to serve the region’s expanding roster of public companies, private firms, and venture-backed startups.
PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The new location, situated inside Connect Labs by Wexford at 850 N. 5th Street, Suite 506, Phoenix, AZ 85004, puts KBF within arm’s reach of companies in technology, semiconductors, manufacturing, and life sciences. The firm says the office will serve both established businesses with complex financial reporting needs and emerging companies navigating tax and accounting challenges.
The move reflects a broader trend: Greater Phoenix has become one of the nation’s largest hubs for semiconductor manufacturing, with more than $300 billion in industry investment flowing into the region. Beyond chips, the area boasts a dense ecosystem of software and AI firms, advanced manufacturers, life sciences companies, defense and government contractors, and a substantial base of real estate and professional services providers.
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Clients at the Phoenix office will gain access to KBF’s full suite of services, including audit and assurance, Accounting for Income Tax (ASC 740) and GAAP advisory, managed accounting, and tax planning and compliance for foreign businesses setting up a U.S. presence.
Alex Nelson, Director of Practice Development, will serve as the firm’s point person for the Phoenix market. With more than three decades of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, and client relationship management across professional services, life sciences, software, and technology, Nelson previously served as Managing Director for a regional accounting and finance consulting firm and as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for an emerging growth software company. At KBF, he leads new client acquisition, referral partnerships, and educational events.
“Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing business markets in the country, and many of the companies there operate in industries where KBF already has deep experience, from semiconductors to software and life sciences,” said Peter Buss, CEO and Managing Director of KBF Advisory. “Having a local office lets our team work directly with finance leaders in the region, and Alex’s background building client relationships in technology markets makes him the right person to help us grow there.”
The Phoenix expansion follows KBF’s recent office openings in Denver, San Francisco, and Dallas, signaling an aggressive push into high-growth metropolitan markets across the West and Southwest.
To learn more about KBF Advisory’s Phoenix office and services available in the region, contact Alex Nelson at anelson@kbfadvisory.com.
Why it matters: As Arizona cements its status as a semiconductor powerhouse, specialized professional services firms like KBF are following the money. The firm’s ability to serve both venture-backed startups and established multinationals in these converging industries could make Phoenix a strategic linchpin for its growth — and a bellwether for how accounting and advisory firms adapt to the reshoring of advanced manufacturing.
Alex Nelson
KBF Advisory
+1 503-201-6699
anelson@kbfadvisory.com
