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Sep 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Brianne C. Smith, Ph.D.
Montgomery, AL
bsmith@briannecpa.com

Dr. Brianne Smith is a CPA and financial adviser in Montgomery AL and has been practicing in financial services for 21 years. She teaches accounting at Auburn University Montgomery and owns a local CPA firm and financial advisory practice. She is active in the community, serving with organizations that support financial literacy, women and girls. She serves on executive committees for both the Auburn Women’s Philanthropy Board and the AICPA Personal Financial Planning. Brianne and her husband Freddie live in Montgomery with their three teenagers and yellow lab.

Ronald Stokes
Mountain Brook, AL
rwstokes@rwscpa.com

Ronald W. Stokes is a CPA/Financial Planner with over 30 years of experience, based in north Alabama with clients throughout the southeast. At the core of Ron's client approach lies an unwavering commitment to deliver "financial peace of mind." He understands that the financial well-being of both individuals and businesses goes beyond mere balance sheets and profit margins. It involves crafting holistic financial solutions that help to ensure a secure future. Ron is passionate about helping mentor and train the next generation of leaders in the accounting profession.

Ron obtained his undergraduate degree in accounting and economics from Samford University, and his Master of Accounting degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He values his faith, his family, his dogs, and the great outdoors.


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