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Lauren Yarbrough, Vice President of Marakon, says there is a collective sense of pride and accomplishment that comes with being recognized as one of the Best Small Firms to Work For. Several years ago, Fortune referred to Marakon as "the best kept secret in consulting." Well, Consulting magazine just can't keep a secret.

This year's highest ranking newcomer designation belongs to Tampa, Fla.-based IT firm Schellman & Company as it makes its debut as one of the profession's Best Small Firms to Work For at No. 5.

Bill Gallagher, CEO of Systems Evolution, Inc. (SEI) says it's a great honor to be recognized as a 'Best Small Firm to Work For' for this, the seventh year in a row. Given that the designation is based on survey input from its consultants, Gallagher views it as a strong testament to not only the firm's unique business model, but more importantly "our commitment to our consultants.

Impact Advisors continues its run as a perennial powerhouse on the Best Small Firms to Work For list, moving up two places from last year to No. 4 on this year's rankings.

Three years and running for Wayne, Pa.-based Navigate. And the firm continues to outpace its competition, impressively finishing either first or second in five of the six categories the survey measures.

It's six years running as a Best Firms to Work For for Chicago-based West Monroe Partners. This year the firm moves up four spots to the No. 3 ranking—matching its highest ranking ever.