Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Bachelor of Science

Professional

Stewart “Stu” Mueller, CPA, is the Managing Partner and founder of cHb Advisors, which has been dedicated to serving closely held businesses, non-profits, and their stakeholders since 1998. His accounting career began in the restaurant and pharmaceutical industries, including a tenure at Medicine Shoppe International. With 40 years and counting of experience in accounting and related systems, Stewart has consulted with and advised numerous entities in optimizing their financial and operational processes. 

A CPA since 1996, Stewart passed all four parts of the CPA exam on his first attempt. He was an original member of both the QuickBooks Pro Advisors since 1998 and the Intuit Reseller Program, which recently consolidated with other members. Stewart served on the Intuit Customer and Accountant Advisory Panel in 2005 and 2006.

Stewart has always had a keen aptitude for envisioning the end result for organizations in need of system and process improvements and has successfully transformed a number of entities into efficient, well-structured operations. He has applied that same strategic foresight to the growth of cHb Advisors, which has facilitated changes across thousands of entities. From refining accounting processes and personnel to improving accounting software systems, analytics, cost recovery, and overhead, Stewart has been instrumental in enhancing financial structures while establishing a strong culture that fosters collaboration between accounting teams and other departments.

Stewart currently manages the Advisory and Consulting division, which focuses on assisting entities in revising their accounting systems and workplace culture. He has worked with organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. He has experience in legal, construction (general contractor and specialty trade), manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, medical, personal services, and many other industries.

Stewart holds multiple QuickBooks certifications and has over 30 years of experience in QuickBooks Desktop Software with a focus on their Enterprise product. His extensive expertise also includes QuickBooks Online, Needles and Neos, Sage Intacct, Excel, and related third-party applications - including industry-supporting and data analysis products.

Personal

Stu is married with three daughters and two granddaughters. In his free time, Stu enjoys being outside, hiking, yard work, and traveling. Stu places great importance on his faith and attends Twin Rivers Worship Center in St. Louis, MO.