PFM was founded in 1975 exclusively to meet the need from governments and charitable institutions for expert independent fina ... ncial advice. In the 43 years since we opened our first office in Philadelphia, we have grown to become the number one U.S. financial advisor for the government and public sector. PFM now has over 600 employees across the U.S and the UK. Our client list includes leading U.S. cities, states and utilities. We have built exceptional experience of delivering projects for a comprehensive range of government and charitable entities. PFM has been the number one ranked public sector financial advisor every year since 1998 (Source: Thomson Reuters), ahead of the major Wall Street banks. In 2018, PFM launched its first overseas operation in the UK, opening a branch in London. read more