We’re thrilled to share that Sarah Bantz, CPA, leader of our Cannabis Accounting team, has been named Best Accountant in the 2025 Greenway Best of the Industry: Readers Choice Awards!
With more than 100,000 total votes cast in the Best of Greenway awards, Sarah’s recognition reflects the trust and confidence placed in her by Missouri’s cannabis community.
Best in the Cannabis Industry
Greenway’s annual awards recognize leaders across the cannabis industry, with readers voting for the best professionals, businesses, and brands in Missouri. Sarah’s recognition highlights her dedication to helping cannabis businesses navigate the complex financial and regulatory landscape, ensuring they stay compliant and financially strong.
Cannabis: A Complex Financial Landscape
Sarah has a wealth of experience in cannabis accounting and advisory services, including expertise in retail, nonprofits, agriculture, internal and external audit, tax and entrepreneurship. Her comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by cannabis businesses has been instrumental in guiding our clients through the complex financial and regulatory landscape of the industry.
“It’s a privilege to work with such dedicated clients and be part of a firm that prioritizes expertise and integrity in everything we do. I’m grateful for the trust our clients place in us and the support of my colleagues who make our work possible,” said Sarah.
Beyond her professional achievements, Sarah serves as the Treasurer on the board of We Are JAINE®, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women and fostering leadership in the cannabis industry. She is committed to advancing the cannabis community and supporting women within the industry.
Supporting Cannabis Businesses
At Smith Patrick CPAs, we’ve been at the forefront of the Missouri cannabis industry, actively supporting businesses through accounting expertise and advocacy. Our leadership, David Smith, serves on the board of the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade) and has testified before Missouri legislators on tax-related cannabis issues, ensuring fair and informed policies for the industry.
Our St. Louis-based firm provides specialized cannabis accounting and business advisory services, including business plan development, cash flow analysis, and cash management. We also provide tax planning for cannabis-based businesses, 280E calculations, payroll management, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and product inventory management. We work closely with MMJ business owners to offer personalized guidance, helping them navigate evolving regulations and financial challenges with confidence.
Congratulations, Sarah — this recognition is so well-deserved!
Press Release
Smith Patrick’s Sarah Bantz Voted Best Accountant for the Cannabis Industry in the 2025 Best of Greenway Awards
Reader’s Choice award highlights Smith Patrick’s leadership in the cannabis industry
St. Louis—Sarah Bantz, CPA, Director of Cannabis Accounting & Advisory Services at Smith Patrick CPA has been named Best Accountant in the 2025 Greenway Best of the Industry: Readers Choice Awards. With the Best of Greenway awards selected through more than 100,000 reader votes, Bantz’s recognition reflects the trust and confidence placed in her by Missouri’s cannabis community.
Greenway’s annual awards recognize leaders across the cannabis industry, with readers voting for the best professionals, businesses, and brands in Missouri. Sarah’s recognition highlights her commitment to helping clients navigate the complex financial and regulatory landscape of the cannabis industry, ensuring they stay compliant and financially strong.
“It’s a privilege to work with such dedicated clients and be part of a firm that prioritizes expertise and integrity in everything we do. I’m grateful for the trust our clients place in us and the support of my colleagues who make our work possible,” said Bantz.
Smith Patrick CPAs has been at the forefront of the Missouri cannabis industry, actively supporting businesses through accounting expertise and advocacy. The firm serves on the board of the Missouri Cannabis Trade Association (MoCannTrade) and has testified before Missouri legislators on tax-related cannabis issues, ensuring fair and informed policies for the industry.
Bantz also serves as the Treasurer on the board of We Are Jaine, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering women and fostering leadership in the cannabis industry.
The St. Louis-based firm provides specialized cannabis accounting and business advisory services, including tax strategy, business plan development, cash flow analysis, and cash management. Smith Patrick CPAs works closely with MMJ business owners to offer personalized guidance, helping them navigate evolving regulations and financial challenges with confidence.
For more information on the Best of Greenway awards, go to: Greenway Magazine.
About Smith Patrick CPAs
With over 30 years of experience, Smith Patrick CPAs has earned a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses and individuals, offering expert accounting, tax, and wealth management services. Known for personalized service and deep industry knowledge, the firm remains dedicated to delivering exceptional client support across a variety of industries, including cannabis. Learn more at smithpatrickcpa.com.
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Andrea Shewcraft is the Chief Operating Officer at Smith Patrick CPAs. She brings extensive experience in operations and client services and has previously served as Director of Operations and Senior Paralegal at a St. Louis law firm.
About Smith Patrick CPAs
Smith Patrick CPAs is a boutique, St. Louis-based, CPA firm dedicated to providing personal guidance on taxes, investment advice and financial service to forward-thinking businesses and financially active individuals. For over 30 years, our firm has focused on providing excellent service to business owners and high-net worth families across the country. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Wealth Management, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor.
