April joined Pioneer Wealth in 2021 after an extensive career in public accounting, corporate finance, and non-profit/small business executive roles. She has been a licensed CPA since 1995 and specializes in helping clients understand their benefit packages, cash flows, investment portfolios and taxes. April’s background has provided her with a unique perspective on financial planning, and she uses a unique blend of analytical and creative problem-solving skills to enrich her approach as an advisor.
April especially enjoys working with clients who are contemplating retirement within the next five years, helping them shape their big dreams and build tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. She is also passionate about guiding early and mid-career professionals to understand the “why” behind financial decisions, empowering them to make informed choices about their future.
Her advisory style is casual, flexible, and educational, with a personal and energetic touch. She believes financial health revolves around making sound choices and balancing trade-offs, so she enjoys digging into the details with clients to help them find the path that best aligns with their life goals.
April is deeply involved with her Kingsport, Tennessee community and is currently volunteering with a local hiking club, where she helps maintain part of the Appalachian Trail. Previously, she served for over 12 years with Scouting USA, taking on roles like Troop Treasurer, high adventure camp leader, merit badge counselor, and Assistant Cubmaster.
When not meeting with clients, you’ll often find April enjoying the outdoors—backpacking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, gravel biking, and playing pickleball or disc golf. She is also an enthusiast of mid-century furniture and loves adding unique pieces to her collection.
Education
- Masters of Accounting (MAcc)
- University of Southern California
- BS, Business Administration | Accounting
- University of Alabama
Professional Designations
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional
- Investment Advisor Representative (Series 65)
- Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
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