Oregon sunrise with mountains, where Aldrich is based out of. Three new Partners were announced by Aldrich for 2024.

Aldrich Welcomes Three New Partners

Presented by the Aldrich Group of Companies

LAKE OSWEGO, OR, DEC 20, 2023— Aldrich is pleased to announce it has named three new partners, Joylyn Ankeney, Brendan Hollis, and Eric Seifert, effective January 1, 2024.

“I am thrilled to welcome Brendan, Joylyn, and Eric to the firm leadership as Partners,” shared John Lauseng, CEO and Partner. “From building our presence in Denver, driving engagement and excellence with Aldrich India, and reimagining Client Accounting Services, respectively, they each represent the entrepreneurial spirit that is imperative to Aldrich’s future. They are steadfast in their commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals, improving the lives of others, and contributing to the firm’s success.”

Please view the video below for a formal introduction to Aldrich’s new Partners.

Joylyn Ankeney, CPA

Joylyn Ankeney has been assisting clients with estate and trust planning and compliance since 1999. She focuses on helping her clients by providing tax planning strategies for families with a focus on wealth transfer planning. Her background working with charitable organizations helps her find creative solutions to help clients optimize their charitable goals.

By regularly attending national industry conferences she is able to keep abreast of the latest in planned giving and trust planning opportunities. Joylyn also enjoys speaking on issues that matter to her clients in all areas of tax planning and compliance. She is a board member of the Estate Planning Council of Portland and a member of the OHSU Planned Giving Council. Joylyn graduated from the University of Oregon.

Brendan Hollis, CPA, CM&AA

Brendan Hollis specializes in providing tax and financial planning services to construction contractors, manufacturers and distributors. He helps business owners with their financial planning to grow wealth for retirement and effectively meet their families’ future needs.

Brendan also advises clients on buy-side and sell-side transactions, including structuring acquisitions, dispositions, mergers, and carve-outs. He has expertise in tax modeling, tax benefit analyses, tax due diligence, and tax planning for “step-ups” (e.g., Sections 338(h)(10), 336(e), or 754 elections). He is a member of the Rocky Mountain Surety Association, Denver Chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth, and the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. Brendan attended CSUSM, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accountancy.

Eric Seifert, CPA, MAcc

Eric Seifert joined Aldrich out of graduate school in the Fall of 2013, and now leads our Client Accounting Services (CAS) group. His expertise is in navigating complex tax and accounting issues across multiple industries, including real estate and private equity, professional services, and entertainment.

Eric is a strong believer in the power of business and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. He received his master’s degree in Accounting and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business.

About Aldrich

The Aldrich Group of Companies provides financial, wealth, tax, benefits, and business transition strategies and services to clients. With offices across the West Coast of the US, Aldrich has worked closely with businesses, business owners, and individuals for more than fifty years to understand and help deliver on their growth goals.

Aldrich includes one of the US’s Top 100 Accounting Firms, which provides tax, advisory, and consulting services to businesses and individuals, with deep expertise across an array of industries, including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, nonprofit, telecommunications, utilities, professional services, food processing, agribusiness, and real estate.

Aldrich includes the following professional services firms: Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP , Aldrich Wealth LP, and Aldrich Capital LP.

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