The History Behind Strojny
Mike and Jane began Strojny Financial Services in 1975 with a simple act of service at their kitchen table. They didn’t start out with a grand plan to build a major financial firm. They started by helping their neighbors, preparing tax returns with determination, a strong work ethic, and a genuine desire to make life a little easier for the people around them.
Before launching the business, Mike proudly served in the United States military. His years of service shaped the values that would later define Strojny Financial Services: integrity, discipline, commitment, and an unwavering sense of responsibility to the people who rely on you. These principles carried into the company’s foundation and remain an essential part of its identity today. Strojny Financial Services continues to stand as a proud veteran-owned business, honoring the character and leadership that shaped its earliest years.
At the same time, Jane was balancing the incredible challenge of being both a mother and a businesswoman. She managed client books and tax returns while also managing school schedules, family routines, and the thousand little tasks that come with raising children. Her ability to juggle motherhood and the growing demands of the business became one of the quiet strengths behind Strojny Financial Services. Her resilience, warmth, and steady presence helped shape the culture of care that clients still feel today.
As word spread and trust grew, their kitchen table could no longer contain what they were building. The home office moved from the kitchen to a spare bedroom, and eventually, in 1986, while their children were still in elementary school, Mike and Jane took a leap of faith and built their very first office in the Petit Bois shopping center in Biloxi. With two computers—an Apple for Mike and an IBM for Jane—both loaded with tax and accounting software from floppy disks, they embraced the newest technology available. Their willingness to innovate quickly accelerated the firm’s growth.
Strojny Financial Services soon became the first tax preparation company on the Mississippi Gulf Coast to electronically file tax returns with the IRS. This milestone reflected the spirit of the business: forward thinking, client focused, and committed to staying ahead for the people they serve.
As the community continued to place their trust in the Strojny name, the firm expanded to several locations along the Gulf Coast. By the summer of 2008, nearly ten years after completing their first Biloxi building, it became clear that more space was needed to match their growth. Construction began on the second phase of the building, representing yet another chapter in their journey.
Over the years, Strojny Financial Services has evolved from a small tax preparation practice into a comprehensive resource for individuals and businesses. The firm now provides tax and accounting services, business consultations, financial planning, investment guidance, and insurance solutions. Their team includes dedicated professionals with more than a century of combined experience working with the Internal Revenue Service and various tax authorities across the country.
Through every stage of growth, the heart of the business has remained the same. The values Mike carried from his service to his country, and the values Jane embodied as both a mother and a business partner—service, trust, resilience, and compassion, continue to guide the company today. From individuals to small businesses to expanding enterprises nationwide, the Strojny team is still helping people feel confident, secure, and supported.
The legacy that began at a kitchen table continues today, stronger, steadier, and more devoted than ever.
At Strojny Financial Services, the values that began with Mike and Jane still guide everything we do. We understand that no single strategy fits every person, every family, or every business. That is why each client receives our full attention and care, from the first conversation to the execution of your plan and every follow-up that comes after. Our goal is to walk beside you, just as we have done for generations of clients across the Gulf Coast.
We take a proactive, thoughtful approach in helping you build a strategy that aligns with your goals and the life you envision. Using the most efficient and effective methods available, we work to anticipate challenges before they arise and help you navigate them with confidence. Your financial future should feel meaningful, purposeful, and supported, and our team is committed to keeping you firmly on that path.
As you explore our website, we invite you to learn more about our history, our services, and the people who continue the legacy Mike and Jane created. If you have questions or would simply like to talk about your financial journey, please reach out to us by email or give our office a call. We look forward to speaking with you and continuing the tradition of service that has defined Strojny Financial Services for decades.