Russell (Rusty) Hopkins, C.P.A., Partner

With an exemplary career focused in estate and succession planning, Rusty is known as a problem solver who brings a diverse skill set to the table. By engaging challenges with a solid mix of creativity and risk management, clients are guaranteed a professional relationship in which quality is certain.

As industry-specific expertise has become critical for effective business and tax consulting, Rusty has spent years honing his knowledge to include real estate, construction, manufacturing, and service industries and he routinely provides consultative services to help clients create success.

An active professional and community member:

• Member, AICPA Tax Section
• Member, AICPA
• Member, GSCPA
• Audit Committee Chair, Elachee Nature Science Center
• Past-president, Gainesville Estate Planning Council
• Past-president, Elachee Nature Science Center
• Former member, Georgia Society of CPA's Estate and Gift Tax Committee
• Teacher, Lakewood Baptist Church Sunday school
• Stewardship Team Leader, Lakewood Baptist Church
• Associate member, ASCFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) 

When he's not working or traveling, you will most likely find Rusty tending bees, hunting, fishing or reading.