Ashwin brings over two decades of diverse experience and leading professional credentials in finance to serve clients for all their financial planning service needs including taxes, retirement, investment, insurance, estate, and business valuation. As a CPA and financial planner, Ashwin helps clients minimize taxes, plan for retirement, and build and protect wealth.

Prior to teaming up with Griffin & Associates PC, Ashwin worked in various management positions in different areas of finance including corporate finance, risk management, public accounting, investment banking, and personal financial services. Ashwin draws on his diverse financial background and training to help clients organize their financial life and pursue their long-term financial goals through comprehensive, individualized financial planning.

Ashwin earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and MBA degree in Finance from Mercer University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. Ashwin is a member of American Institute of CPAs, Georgia Society of CPAs, and National Association of Enrolled Agent. In his free time, Ashwin enjoys watching football, playing tennis, and volunteering at local nonprofits.

RJ joined Griffin & Associates PC soon after graduating with Master of Accountancy degree from University of Georgia and passing all four CPA exams in 2012. Since then, RJ has specialized in serving individuals and privately-held businesses for all their tax planning and tax return preparation service needs.

RJ provides tax planning and compliance services to clients in a variety of industries with an emphasis in healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and professional services. He is proficient in federal and state income tax, tax credits and incentives, personal property tax, multistate filing, FBAR filing, and IRS representation. Additionally, RJ is also well-versed in financial statements preparation, payroll, business formation, and QuickBooks.

RJ earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree from University of Georgia. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of American Institute of CPAs and Georgia Society of CPAs. In his free time, RJ enjoys watching football and cricket, playing table tennis, dabbling in DIY projects, and traveling.

Hina joined Griffin & Associates PC in 2015 as a Senior Staff Accountant with prior experience in corporate finance, cost accounting, public accounting and business law. She is responsible for client bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and QuickBooks, as well as firm’s financial accounting & reporting.

In the past, Hina held various accounting and finance positions in private and government settings. Before she joined Griffin & Associates PC, Hina worked as a Finance Manager with H&W Transfer and Cartridge Services where she oversaw company’s financial accounting and reporting matters. Prior to that, she worked with Brumlow & Company PC as a Staff Accountant where she handled bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, compilation, and review engagements for small business clients.

Hina earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from India and postgraduate degree in Management from Leicester University in England. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Certified Financial Manager (CFM), and a QuickBooks Pro Advisor. Hina is a member of American Institute of CPAs, Georgia Society of CPAs, and Institute of Management Accountants (IMA). In her free time, Hina enjoys reading, traveling and volunteering.

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Nancy has been a CPA and a tax professional for over 20 years. She joined Griffin & Associates PC in 2010 to assist individuals and privately-held businesses for all their tax planning and tax return preparation service needs. Nancy serves clients in a variety of industries with an emphasis in healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, and professional services.

Nancy is proficient in federal and state income tax for individuals and pass-through entities, tax credits and incentives, personal property tax, multistate filing, FBAR filing, and IRS representation. Prior to joining Griffin & Associates PC, Nancy worked with various local and regional CPA firms in Atlanta for more than a decade planning for and preparing taxes for individuals and pass-through entities. Earlier in her career, soon after earning her MBA, Nancy worked in investment banking with a major bank in Texas.

Nancy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Auburn University and MBA degree in Finance & Accounting from Tulane University. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a member of American Institute of CPAs and Georgia Society of CPAs. In her free time, Nancy enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her beloved pup Sammy.

Brendon joined Griffin & Associates in 2016 as a tax professional responsible for serving individuals and privately-held businesses for all their tax planning and tax return preparation service needs for clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, real estate, hospitality, and professional services.

Brendon is well on his way to becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He has already passed the first two sections of the CPA examinations and is currently preparing to take the remaining two sections in near future. Prior to joining Griffin & Associates PC, Brendon worked with West Rock Company as a Client Service Representative where his primary responsibilities included account management and client relations, and to serve as a critical communication link between customers, sales and production.

Brendon earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia. He is a member of Theta Chi fraternity and the treasurer in executive board. In his free time, Brendon enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and traveling.

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Jo joined Griffin & Associates PC in 2002 as an Office Manager responsible for client services including new client onboarding, appointment scheduling, meeting coordination, data gathering and organizing, client queries, and documents delivery; and general office administration activities including office reception, mailroom operation, documents management, and administrative support to tax preparers as needed.

Prior to joining Griffin & Associates PC, Jo worked in Banking with Bank of America as an A/R Factoring Manager facilitating accounts receivable factoring transactions for international clients in countries such as China, India, UK and Japan, and with C&S Bank as an A/R Supervisor responsible for accounts analysis and reporting, chargebacks and factoring, follow ups, collections, and accounts reconciliations.

Jo has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She is a Certified in International Factoring (CIF) and a member of Factors Chain International (FCI). Jo is also a board member at Hillside Inc. In her free time, Jo enjoys opera, NASCAR, cooking, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family.

Susan joined Griffin & Associates PC in 2013 as an Office Manager responsible for client services including new client onboarding, appointment scheduling, meeting coordination, data gathering and organizing, client queries, and documents delivery; and general office administration activities including office reception, mailroom operation, documents management, and administrative support to tax preparers as needed.

Prior to returning to work in 2013, Susan took a sabbatical from work for 5 years to assume all the parental, household, and social responsibilities that come with being an involved parent, while also supporting her husband in his business handling all administrative and bookkeeping activities. Prior to that, Susan worked in Banking with First Interstate Bank where she was responsible for branch administration, client relations, financial data collection and analysis, and loan application preparation and processing, and with C&S Bank as an Administrative Assistant to Executive Vice President serving fortune 500 companies for all their banking and financing needs.

Susan has an associate degree in Banking & Finance from University of Oregon. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and a fitness enthusiast. In her free time, Susan enjoys working out, yoga, attending concerts, traveling, and spending time with her family.

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