Brian Simmons

Mr. Simmons is a shareholder at Kerkering Barberio. His primary area of practice is tax planning and compliance for businesses and individuals.

Brian Simmons has more than 30 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, privately held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals on a wide range of tax planning and business matters.

Brian practiced law for several years prior to joining Kerkering Barberio and has also served as Chief Financial Officer for a large consulting firm. He has extensive experience with the taxation of S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, and tax-exempt organizations. Brian also regularly represents clients in tax audits and disputes before the Internal Revenue Service and state agencies.

Education

  • Alma College 
  • Indiana University Law School

Organization Involvement

  • Salvation Army, Advisory Board and Executive Committee, Member
  • Southwest Florida Estate Planning Council, Member
  • Charitable Gift Planners of Southwest Florida, Member
  • Oakland County Bar Association Tax Committee, Two-time Chairperson
  • Karmanos Cancer Institute, Planned Giving Advisory Committee
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member
  • Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), Member
  • Michigan Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), Member

Licenses / Certifications

  • Florida Certified Public Accountant
  • Michigan Certified Public Accountant
  • Licensed Attorney
  • Certified Valuation Analyst
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