SAN DIEGO, CA, August 10, 2026—After climbing one spot from last year, Aldrich ranked No. 10 among Large Companies on the San Diego Business Journal’s 2026 Best Places to Work list. This is the sixth consecutive year and the twelfth time overall that Aldrich’s San Diego office has been included on the list.Â
“The Best Places to Work award is one of the most meaningful recognitions our firm can receive because it reflects the experiences and perspectives of our own people,” said Melissa Berndt, Partner – Chief People Officer and General Counsel, Aldrich. “Prioritizing our people is one of our core values, and recognition through anonymous employee feedback affirms the culture we’re committed to building every day. We’re grateful for our team’s honesty, and we’ll continue listening and finding new ways to strengthen the employee experience.”Â
In 2026, Aldrich was also honored by the Salem Chamber of Commerce as the Employer of the Year, ClearlyRated as the Best of Accounting Award for Client Service, the Oregon Business Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon, and the Carlsbad Business Achievement Awards and the Best Place to Work. Â
About the San Diego Business Journal Best Places to Work Program
The San Diego Business Journal is a regional publication that covers local business news, trends, and economic developments in the San Diego area. It provides insights on industries, companies, and leadership, serving professionals and decision-makers with in-depth reporting and analysis.Â
The Best Places to Work program evaluates employers in San Diego County through a two-part assessment: a review of company policies, practices, and demographics, followed by an anonymous employee survey measuring workplace satisfaction and culture. The annual rankings highlight organizations that foster environments where employees thrive.Â
About Aldrich
For more than 50 years, Aldrich has worked with businesses, their owners, and their employees to help them achieve their professional and personal financial goals. The firm pairs deep industry experience with a full suite of integrated financial, tax, accounting, wealth, corporate retirement, business transition, and consulting services to help bring clarity to every phase of our clients’ personal and professional life cycles.  Â
The Aldrich group of companies is composed of Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP, one of the top 75 accounting firms in the U.S.; Aldrich Wealth LP, a Registered Investment Advisory firm with more than $7.4 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025); Aldrich Capital Advisors LP, which provides advisory services for business transactions; and Aldrich Solutions LLC, which delivers business and technology consulting services driven by industry understanding and strategic insights.  Â
Based in Oregon since its founding in 1973, Aldrich now serves clients across the country from its eight offices throughout the Western U.S. Â
Learn more at www.aldrichadvisors.com/about. Â
