Think Advisors Joins Crete Professionals Alliance, Expanding R&D Tax Credit Services
Think Advisors has entered a strategic partnership with Crete Professionals Alliance. The move brings Think’s R&D Tax Credit Services into Crete’s national platform.
Partnership details
The R&D Tax Credit Services practice of Think’s subsidiary, Black Line Group, LLC, also joined the alliance. Think Advisors Joins Crete Professionals Alliance as it aims to scale service delivery across the country.
Think will keep its leadership and team intact. The alignment opens new operational and technology resources for the firm.
Benefits for member firms
Crete gains specialized R&D tax credit expertise. Member firms will now access more advanced tax solutions for their clients.
Crete’s platform offers enterprise services and AI tools. These capabilities will help deliver higher-value advisory work.
Services and industry coverage
Think provides federal and state R&D tax credit services nationwide. Their client base spans many sectors.
- Manufacturing
- Architecture and engineering
- Software development
- Job shops and tool & die
- Chemicals
- Mechanical and electrical contracting
- Life sciences and medical devices
- Food and beverage
- Apparel and textiles
- Agriculture
Growth and capabilities
As part of Crete, Think gains access to a national network of more than 40 accounting firms. The firm will also receive enterprise-level HR, finance, legal, and IT services.
Advanced automation and AI tools will support delivery. Growth operations, recruiting, and future M&A support are included.
Background and track record
Think was founded in 2005. The firm serves over 400 R&D tax credit clients.
The advisory team combines attorneys, engineers, and CPAs. They perform non-intrusive reviews to identify qualifying activities and expenditures.
About Crete Professionals Alliance
Crete is a national partnership of accounting and advisory firms. The organization emphasizes local leadership and entrepreneurial autonomy.
Founded by Jake Sloane and Frank Zhang, Crete is backed by Thrive Holdings. The alliance supports more than 25 partner firms and has earned recognition for rapid growth.
Strategic intent
Company leaders described the agreement as a way to expand collective offerings. Expanding R&D Tax Credit Services through the alliance will strengthen support for client firms.
Both organizations signaled a focus on combining specialized expertise with national-scale resources. The partnership aims to accelerate innovation and client service delivery.
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