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“We’ve had another monumental year at Schneider Downs,” said Steven Thompson, Co-CEO. “Each of these talented individuals has demonstrated exceptional commitment to our clients and the Schneider Downs community, and we’re thrilled that they’re continuing to grow with the firm. We’re proud to have added 10 shareholders in the past year, which wouldn’t have been possible without the tremendous rate of growth we’ve achieved and maintained over the past few years. The future continues to be bright for us, and we’re excited to continue providing opportunities for professional development in the future.”
The new promotions touch the firm’s offices in both Pittsburgh and Columbus, and they reach across several areas of the firm’s service offerings, including the firm’s Tax, Audit and Consulting practices, as well as the Merger and Acquisitions/Transaction Advisory practice.
Included among those promoted to Shareholder at Schneider Downs are:
Ryan R. Deatr
articles for the firm’s website. Ryan received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from West Virginia University.
Woodrow M. Morris has over 10 years of public accounting experience in various areas of tax compliance and consulting. He is experienced in working with the management of closely held businesses in implementing tax-planning strategies, as well as providing private equity and capital groups with tax forecast, advisory and compliance-related services. He also assists clients in identifying and applying for a variety of federal, state and local tax incentive programs. Over his career, Woodrow has managed tax engagements for privately held clients in industries such as construction, real estate, manufacturing and professional services. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Robert Morris University.
planning, research and compliance issues for corporate and pass-through entities as well as individuals. Brett has extensive experience working with companies operating in industry sectors ranging from automotive/motorcycle, retail, transportation and logistics, real estate, construction and service companies. He also has experience with transfers and acquisitions of interests in partnerships and closely-held corporations, as well as clients with tax exposure from foreign-owned investments. Brett is a graduate of Youngstown State University.
privately held clients in the areas of income and franchise taxation. James is one of the firm’s leading experts in accounting for income tax, including accounting for mergers and acquisitions, in accordance with ASC 740. He has served clients in various industries, including healthcare, retail, manufacturing, technology and professional services. He provides services to the firm’s clients that include the coordination and review of corporate, partnership and individual tax returns, including implementation of tax planning strategies. James is a graduate of Youngstown State University.
Brian W. Matthews joined Schneider Downs in January 2007 and has more than 15 years of public accounting experience. Brian has extensive experience providing consulting services including buy side and sell side diligence and financial modeling. Prior to joining the Business Advisory Group, Brian provided audit and assurance services to a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation and radio broadcasting, in addition to clients in
the not-for-profit sector and with publicly traded and private equity owned entities. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Robert Morris University.
Schneider Downs is a top 60 independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm providing accounting, tax, audit and business consulting services to public and private companies, not-for-profit organizations and global companies. The firm offers Risk Advisory; Technology Consulting; Software Solutions; Personal Financial Services; Retirement Plan Solutions and Corporate Finance Services. Schneider Downs is the 13th-largest accounting firm in the Mid-Atlantic region and serves individuals and companies in Pennsylvania (PA), Ohio (OH), West Virginia (WV), New York (NY), Maryland (MD), and additional states in the United States with offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Columbus, OH and Metropolitan Washington.
Schneider Downs Wealth Management, LP (“SD Wealth Management” or “SDWMA”) is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor specializing in Investment Management and Financial Planning Services for Individual Investors; Investment Management and Investment Committee Services for Institutions and Non-Profits; and Corporate Solutions and ERISA Fiduciary Services. Registration with the SEC does not imply any level of skill or training.
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