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Marcus Q. Elliott, CPA

Partner

melliott@elliottpainter.com

Marc began his career in public accounting in January 1982, serving primarily closely-held and family-owned businesses. He specializes in the areas of tax planning, business consulting, auditing, accounting and financial planning. He focuses on professional practices, service-based businesses, wholesale/distribution companies as well as non-profit and government entities.

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 playing guitar, reading, skeet shooting, and spending time with his family. Marc is also an instrument-rated commercial pilot. He and his wife, Cathy, enjoy taking long, cross-country trips throughout the Eastern and Midwest parts of the United States.  Marc currently serves on the board as Treasurer of the Spartanburg Pilot’s Association.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Passed FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 exams
  • SC Resident Life & Health Insurance licenses
 
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Richard A. Painter, CPA

Partner

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 15+ 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. 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
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Jim W. Norman, CPA

jnorman@elliottpainter.com

Jim is a graduate of the University of Maryland University of South Carolina Upstate. He is a member of Spartan West Rotary Club and Trinity United Methodist Church. Jim heads up the firm's tax, business consulting and financial services activities.

Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Passed FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 exams
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Gary J. Johnson, CPA

gjohnson@elliottpainter.com

Gary is a graduate of Georgia Southern University. He is a member of Spartanburg Lions Club, a past-president of the Spartanburg Chapter of Institute of Management Accountants and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Gary heads up the firm's auditing and attest functions, where he has extensive experience in auditing business, not-for-profit and governmental units.

 

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