I have been operating as a sole practitioner since 1999, providing tax and accounting services to small businesses, self-employed professionals and other individuals. I am also a Registered Investment Adviser who specializes in "fee-only" financial planning (no products are sold; no commissions or any other payments are received; advice is provided at a flat hourly rate).
Certification:
Certified Public Accountant -
Passed exam 1984, certified in Wisconsin 10/87
Certified Financial Planner™ -
Passed exam 1999, certified 2/03
Education:
Ongoing continuing education (for CPA, CFP® and NAPFA )
U of WI Milwaukee - 1991-1997 MBA
U of WI Whitewater - 1980-1984 BA-Accounting
Business Background:
Sole Practitioner -
1999 to present
Arnow & Associates -
2000-2006, Financial Planning & Tax
Sunstone Financial Group -
1995-1999, Mutual Fund Accounting Manager
Wisconsin Paper & Products Co. -
1991-1995, Controller
Price Waterhouse -
1984-1991, Audit & Computer Consulting Manager
Professional Memberships:
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs (Chairperson of TGIF
Accountants' Continuing Education Committee)