Our Team

Marcus Q. Elliott

Partner

E-mail: melliott@elliottpainter.com

Marc has 32 years of public accounting experience, serving primarily closely-held and family-owned businesses. He specializes in the areas of tax planning, business consulting and financial planning. He also focuses on professional practices, service-based businesses, and wholesale/distribution companies.

Marc received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wofford College in 1982 and has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in South Carolina since 1984. He is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the South Carolina Association of CPAs.

Marc is a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Spartanburg and has a passion for community outreach, formerly serving as a board member for Miracle Hill Ministries. He enjoys a variety of extracurricular activities, including running, cycling, playing guitar, reading, skeet shooting, and spending time with his family.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant
Passed FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 exams
SC Resident Life & Health Insurance licenses

Richard A. Painter

Partner

E-mail: rpainter@elliottpainter.com

Rich Painter is well known in the community for his expertise in tax planning and tax preparation. His enthusiastic and vigorous approach to serving clients is rare, and chances are you won’t find a more personable, energetic CPA with his 10+ years of experience.

Rich works diligently to develop tax-efficient financial plans for his clients. His tax planning expertise is invaluable to finding effective solutions that not only meet clients’ financial goals, but also make good sense from a tax standpoint.

Rich received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Wofford College, as well as his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of South Carolina- Spartanburg. He is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the South Carolina Association of CPAs.

Dedicated father of two girls and one boy and devoted husband, Rich is definitely a family man. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and currently serves as a board member for the Wofford College Terrier Club. When he isn’t in the office or spending time with his family, Rich enjoys watching a good sports game or playing a round of golf.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant
Passed FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 exams
SC Resident Life & Health Insurance licenses

Nicole T. Baker

Partner

E-mail: nbaker@elliottpainter.com

Nicole has 14 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in tax preparation, client writeup, and retirement plan setup. She works with a variety of clients, including small businesses, partnerships, and individuals. Nicole enjoys problem solving and finding tax-advantaged and tax-efficient solutions to help her clients.

Nicole received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina- Spartanburg in 2001. In 2003, she went on to receive her Master of Accountancy from Gardner-Webb University. She is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the South Carolina Association of CPAs.

Nicole is very active, having run a marathon and several half marathons. Outside of working and running, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Licenses & Certifications

Certified Public Accountant
Passed FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 exams
SC Resident Life and Health Insurance licenses

Elford S. Morgan

Director of Wealth Management,
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

Elford serves the investment needs of individuals and business clients as Director of Wealth Management at Elliott & Painter. As Director of Wealth Management, he oversees the independent and comprehensive financial guidance given to clients. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, Elford worked with Wells Fargo for 17 years in various positions including Private Banker and Financial Advisor.

Elford received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the College of Charleston in 1990. He also earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) certification by meeting rigorous professional standards and passing a comprehensive examination from the College of Financial Planning.

Elford enjoys exercising, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Licenses & Certifications

Passed FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 exams
SC Resident Life & Health Insurance licenses

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Our Team

Marcus Q. Elliott

Partner

Richard A. Painter

Partner

Nicole T. Baker

Partner

Elford S. Morgan

Director of Wealth Management, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor

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