Valaise Smith, EA
Founder & Tax Strategist
About Us
From Reactive to Strategic — With Confidence.
At Tried and True Financial Services, we empower entrepreneurs and small business owners to move from reactive to strategic with our FEARLESS Framework. As an Enrolled Agent and Tax Strategist, I help clients stay compliant, minimize tax burdens, and make confident, data-informed decisions—so they can build profitable, resilient businesses.
Whether it's proactive tax planning, high-level financial strategy, or representation before the IRS, we guide our clients every step of the way—with clarity, courage, and confidence.
Valaise Smith, EA
At Tried and True Financial Services, we empower service-based entrepreneurs to move beyond reactive money management into proactive financial leadership. Our approach is rooted in the ABCs of Finance (Advisory, Bookkeeping, and Compliance) designed to help small business owners stay organized, make smarter decisions, and achieve sustainable growth.
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Advisory: We provide year-round tax planning, cash flow strategy, and fractional CFO support, giving business owners the insight and foresight to plan for growth, funding, and long-term success.
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Bookkeeping: Our accurate, consistent reporting helps clients truly "know their numbers," understand performance, and maintain the financial clarity needed to drive profitability.
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Compliance: From income tax preparation to IRS representation and resolution, we ensure clients minimize risk, reduce liabilities, and stay in good standing with confidence.
Led by Valaise Smith, Enrolled Agent (EA), Tried and True Financial Services brings over 25 years of financial expertise and a commitment to excellence recognized nationally. As a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and an Inaugural Scholar of the Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women Program, we proudly blend technical expertise with real-world business insight.
Our firm has partnered with entrepreneurs at every stage of growth, including those supported through technical assistance programs across the region. Whether you're just starting or scaling, our mission is simple: to provide the structure, tools, and strategies that help you thrive in business and beyond.
We Serve
Downtown Detroit · Midtown Detroit · Farmington Hills · Southfield · Royal Oak · and around the Midwest
Our Difference
Why You Should Work With
Tried and True Financial Services
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Accurate
Not only do we use the best in class when it comes to financial software, we manually review reports independently and with our clients to ensure accurate data.
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Proven
Our high quality and integrity is proven by the fact that 80% of our business comes from client referrals and over 90% of our clients renew their services annually.
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Reliable
You can rely on us to keep you financially fit! We are committed to providing on-going financial check-ups to keep you up-to-date on your financial well-being so there are no surprises.