JEFFREY A. SMITH
Partner, CPA
Jeff is a certified public accountant and serves as the firm’s managing member.
He joined the firm in 1997 and was admitted as a member in 2001. He is a 1987 graduate of The University of Connecticut in Storrs, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, majoring in Accounting.
Jeff is responsible for accounting, tax and compliance for individual and closely held entrepreneurial clients. He serves a diverse clientele, including construction contractors, medical professionals, retailers and service providers, with management and small business advisory, acquisitions and liquidations and succession planning. In addition, he services an extensive individual client base.
Jeff strives toward complete client satisfaction from the firm’s loyal base and commits to identifying each client’s goals and the importance of planning to attain them.
He is an active supporter to his community, locally and nationally, and serves on many community and charitable organization boards.
MICHELLE S. FRANKLAND
Partner, CPA
Michelle was admitted as a member of the firm in 2003. She has extensive financial experience providing quality accounting, tax and advisory services, and valuations to a number of closely-held businesses and non-profit organizations. Her expertise includes a wide range of industries, including physicians, attorneys and other service organizations, manufacturers, real estate professionals and construction contractors. She believes in proactive tax planning. Throughout the year, she keeps businesses and individual clients informed about tax law changes and opportunities. She is committed to providing close, personal attention to all her clients.
Michelle is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. Michelle has been a Connecticut licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1997. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants. She has been active in the community and serves on numerous boards.