Kiely Donaldson, CPA, MBA

Direct

706.215.8328

Office

706.215.8321

Fax

706.215.8322

Location

Athens

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Biography

Kiely joined James-Bates-Brannan-Groover–LLP as a CPA and Wealth Analyst in the winter of 2021 for the Tax and Wealth Planning Practice Group.  She is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the state of Georgia. Kiely holds an MBA from Ball State University and a BBA in finance from Georgia State University.

Kiely advises clients in estate and wealth transition planning issues including estate tax, asset protection, estate administration, compliance reporting, corporate and partnership structures, and IRS examinations and negotiating.  Prior to joining James-Bates-Brannan-Groover–LLP, Kiely gained significant experience in tax, accounting, financial analysis, and wealth planning, working in both public accounting and in industry.

Kiely enjoys traveling and finding new places to hike.  She and her husband, William, and their two sons reside in Bishop, Georgia and are active members of the Catholic Center at UGA.

Professional Organizations/Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Treasurer, OCHS Band Boosters, Inc.

Education

  • Ball State University (Master of Business Administration)
  • Georgia State University (Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance)
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Atlanta

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Atlanta, Georgia 30326
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Athens

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Athens, GA 30601
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LinkedIn POSTS

JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of wealth planning analyst Kiely Donaldson to the firm’s Tax and Wealth Planning practice group. Kiely advises clients in estate and wealth transition planning issues including estate tax, asset protection, estate administration, compliance reporting, corporate and partnership structures, and IRS examinations and negotiating. Prior to joining James-Bates-Brannan-Groover–LLP, Kiely gained significant experience in tax, accounting, financial analysis, and wealth planning, working in both public accounting and in industry. Kiely is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in the State of Georgia. She also holds an MBA from Ball State University and a BBA in finance from Georgia State University.

28 Jan 2022

JBBG is thrilled to announce the addition of attorney Park Burford to the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group. Park’s practice focuses on commercial and civil litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Park gained significant experience in insurance defense litigation, personal injury, property damage, uninsured motorist, plaintiffs’ personal injury, civil rights, qualified and official immunity and wrongful death. In addition, he has experience with mediation and trial. Park graduated cum laude, from Valdosta State University with a degree in political science and a minor in History. While at Valdosta State, Park served as an intern for the 113th U.S. Congress in the office of Honorable Saxby Chambliss. In addition, he was a judicial board member, Vice President of the Interfraternity Council, and a founding father of the Sigma Chi Fraternity Lambda Mu Chapter. After completing his undergraduate work, Park earned his J.D. as well as an additional certificate in Advanced Legal Writing, Research and Drafting from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law. While at Mercer, Park worked as a law clerk specializing in insurance defense. He also served as an extern for the City Attorney of Warner Robins, GA. Park was active in Phi Alpha Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, W. A. Bootle American Inn of Court and the Second Amendment Society.

28 Jan 2022

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