Our founder is certified in a variety of professional fields and holds the professional marks of CPA from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants; CFP from the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards and CGMA from the CIMA and the AICPA. This interdisciplinary foundation enables Jeff and his team to easily manage tax and financial concerns related to your industry and business type.
Jeffrey Sturgis
Founding Partner
1981
Bachelors of Science , Accounting
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
1981-1983
Audit staff of KPMG (formerly Peat, Marwick Mitchell) serving a variety of industries
1983-1999
Tax and business advisory consultant for local CPA firm of experienced former Big-8 accounting professionals responsible for the consistent delivery of tax, accounting and advisory services as the leader of teams serving privately-owned businesses and their owners. Advanced through the ranks becoming an equity partner in the firm in 1991.
1999 - Current
Founding partner of Brightstone CPA's which was originally known as Sturgis & Collins LLP. Continued to lead small teams in the delivery of customized tax, accounting and advisory services for privately-held companies and their owners. Often deliver CFO type services at the request of the CEO as a proxy to the client management team.
Additional Leadership Experiences
President of Hamilton Southeastern School Board of Trustees
President of Fishers Economic Development Commission
President of the Indianapolis Chapter of the Indiana University Alumni Club
Director of Forum Credit Union
Graduate of the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Academy - Class XVII
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