I offer you many years of professional experience in public accounting and other financial services. Before founding my current corporation in Arizona eight years ago, I operated Ford Financial Services, Inc. in Michigan.

Education:

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, Troy, MI

I hold a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from Walsh College, the highest rated accounting college in Michigan. Walsh’s nearest competitor is the University of Michigan, which consistently comes in second in the pass rates for the CPA exam. Walsh is very consistent at having the highest scores on the CPA exam in Michigan. You can visit Walsh College at www.walshcollege.edu

College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO

I hold a certificate in financial planning from The College for Financial Planning. The College for Financial Planning was originally founded to formalize financial planning, set high standards, and establish a rigorous certification process for financial services professionals. In 1972, the College for Financial Planning introduced the Certified Financial Planner certification. CFP certification has evolved into the world’s most recognized and respected financial planning credential, with more than 50,000 professionals in the United States having earned the designation. You can visit the College for Financial Planning at www.cffp.edu

Business Experience

My first job was with the National Bank of Detroit. I began working on my 16th birthday and remained there until high school graduation. Next I worked at Prudential Insurance Company until the first of my three children were born. After college graduation, I began working for a financial planning firm in their tax planning department as well as auditing real estate investment trusts. I also worked at K-Mart world headquarters in Troy, MI, auditing real estate leases with landlords for all K-Mart stores worldwide. In 1995 I became the manager of an insurance agency dealing with auto, homeowners, life insurance as well as mutual funds and other securities.

In addition to these positions I also began my own tax preparation and accounting business after college graduation.

Author and Teacher

The author of the Household Financial Organizer, I taught classes for many years throughout metropolitan Detroit in financial planning, money management and business planning.

As an instructor at the former Dearborn Financial Institute (now Kaplan Financial), I taught continuing professional education to lawyers, certified financial planners, certified public accountants, insurance agents and other financial services providers. You can visit Kaplan Financial Institute at www.KaplanFinancial.com

Community Involvement

Member of New Life City Church www.newlifecitychurch.com

Board of Directors member of The Woman’s Club of Safford, AZ www.gfwc.org

Former Board of Directors member of the Southeast Michigan chapter of the International Association for Financial Planning.

Former Board of Directors member of Vision Detroit, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting economic growth in metropolitan Detroit.

Former Advisory Board of Directors member of Kairos Outside, a ministry for women who have or have had an incarcerated family member or friend.

As a part of my commitment to serve others, I have participated in Alpha, Walk to Emmaus, Kairos, Kairos Outside and many other Christian activities. In the past I participated in Amor Ministries, a mission helping to build homes for poor families in Rocky Point, Mexico. Each February I took part in a team of approximately 50 people who travel to Mexico to build a home. However, since my business has grown, I can no longer participate in this wonderful endeavor – February is a very busy month! You can visit Amor Ministries at www.amor.org. You can visit Kairos at www.kairosprisonministry.org. You can visit Walk to Emmaus at www.upperroom.org/emmaus. You can visit Alpha at www.alphausa.org.