Galina D. Courson, CPA

Principal, The Financial Discovery Group, Inc. Areas of Expertise: ? Retirement Planning ? Estate and Income Tax Planning ? Retirement and Employment Benefit Plans ? Education Planning ? Cash flow and Budgeting Experience: Financial Planner and Tax Supervisor, Smith & Howard/Smith & Howard Wealth Management (2+ years) Delivered personal financial planning services to clients with a net worth of between $1 million to $250 million. Tax Supervisor, Carmichael, Brasher, Tuvell & Co (7 years) Specialized in providing estate and income tax planning, payroll and income tax compliance and business advisory services to individuals and closely held entities. Professional tennis player Education: MS Personal Financial Planning, Georgia State University Master of Taxation, Georgia State University BBA Accounting and Finance, North Georgia College and State University, Summa Cum Laude Certifications: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER TM (CFP ®) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) Awards: Deloitte Excellence Award in International Taxation PricewaterhouseCoopers Excellence Award in Tax Research Professional Affiliations: Chair, Estate and Financial Planning Section, Georgia Society of CPAs Member, Atlanta Estate Planning Council Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Tax & Personal Financial Planning Sections Task Force Member, Estate Planning & Tax Forum, GSCPAs Conferences