Adriane is the shareholder who leads the firm’s Governmental auditing and Estate and Trust practice teams. Adriane joined the firm in 2000 after two tax internships and was promoted to Senior Manager in 2011. She became a Shareholder in 2014. Adriane earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and Masters of Business Administration degree from Grand Valley State University. Her expertise includes audit, review, and compilations of financial statements, preparation of tax returns, and tax planning. She is committed to developing long-term relationships with her clients and consistently exceeding their expectations of timeliness, quality, and accuracy.

Adriane understands that the estate planning process is an ongoing journey and can often be a difficult conversation to begin with loved ones. She can help to develop comprehensive solutions for the entire family.

She can assist with the following services:

• Advising on wealth transfer strategies
• Fiduciary income tax return preparation
• Estate and gift tax return preparation
• Gift tax projections
• Valuation & wealth management
• Asset analysis

Adriane is an active member in the following professional organizations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
• Association of School Business Officials International
• Michigan School Business Offices
• West Michigan Estate Planning Council

Outside of work, Adriane enjoys spending time with her husband Bret and their two daughters.

Good idea: Don’t leave your loved ones in a lurch. Be sure to plan ahead. Estate plans and trusts are not just for the wealthy.