Bert Chestnut has been practicing accounting since 1952. Bert specializes in financial and tax planning for both business and individuals. His services include preparation of personal, corporate and partnership returns, monthly financials, and financial and tax planning including estates.

Richard Bradley graduated in 1988 from Radford University with a degree in accounting and began private practice in 1992. Richard holds a Certified Public Accounting license (CPA) for several states and specializes in business consulting including accounting system design and mergers and acquisitions. His services include personal, corporate and partnership tax preparation and planning, monthly financials, accounting system design, and mergers and acquisitions.

Jim Hemphill graduated from University of Central Florida in 1989 with a degree in accounting and is an Enrolled Agent (EA). Jim specializes in client education and implementation of accounting systems including QuickBooks, Peachtree and related platforms. His services include training in-house accounting staff on related accounting systems, preparation of corporate, partnership and individual returns and financial planning.

Susan Tootle is the St. Cloud Office Manager. Susan also processes weekly payrolls, prepares monthly financials and performs bookkeeping services. Susan specializes in Quickbooks training and system setup. She has been with the firm since April of 1997.

Renee Stinson attended State University College at Brockport in upstate New York and has been working in the Accounting field since 2002.  She is currently working towards becoming a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) in the State of Florida.  Renee performs Bookkeeping Services, Monthly Financials, Sales Tax Returns, Quarterly Tax Returns, and Payroll Processing for the Fort Pierce office. Renee originally joined Chesnut, Bradley & Hemphill in August of 2009.

Elda Castaneda attended University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, Puerto Rico and is an Enrolled Agent (EA). Elda prepares personal & corporate tax returns, processes weekly payrolls, and prepares monthly financial statements and bookkeeping services including QuickBooks & Peachtree for our clients. She has worked in the St. Cloud office since December of 2001.

Sandra Williams attended Valencia Community College.  Sandra prepares personal and corporate tax returns, processes weekly payrolls, monthly financial statements and bookkeeping services including QuickBooks and Peachtree for our clients.  Sandra is a QuickBooks Pro Advisor.  She has been with us since April 2004.

Meghan Haynes graduated from Northwood University with her Bachelors Degree in Accounting in 2006.  Meghan is the Senior Accountant in the Fort Pierce office, and is an Enrolled Agent (EA).  Meghan currently holds a Florida Real Estate License, as well as a 02-15 (Life, Health and Annuity) and a 02-20 (General Lines, Property & Casualty) Insurance License. Health Insurance Appointments Include: Blue Cross Blue Shied, United Healthcare, Humana, AFLAC and Guardian Life. Property & Casualty Insurance Appointments include, but are not limited to:  Liberty Mutual, FCCI, Progressive, SafeCo, Montgomery, and Bridgefield. Meghan’s accounting services include Individual, Corporate, and Partnership Tax Preparation and Planning, IRS Representation, Monthly Financials, and Quarterly Tax Return Preparation. Meghan’s Insurance services include Analysis of Insurance Needs and Coverages, Enrollments and Audits. Meghan joined Chesnut, Bradley, & Hemphill in September of 2010.

Chris Rubio graduated from the University of Dayton in 2009 with a General Studies Degree.  He currently holds a 02-15 (Life, Health and Annuity) Insurance License and a 02-20 (Property & Casualty) Insurance License.  Chris is an appointed agent with Blue Cross, Humana, and AFLAC.  He currently performs Accounts Payable services for our Fort Pierce office and is accepting new Insurance Clients. Chris joined Chesnut, Bradley & Hemphill in January of 2014.

Ann Marie Billiteri attended Hilbert College in Buffalo NY. Ann Marie processes weekly payrolls and performs bookkeeping services. She has worked in the St. Cloud office since March of 2011.

Wendy Young graduated from Indian River State College. Wendy prepares Monthly Financials and performs Bookkeeping Services for the Fort Pierce office. Wendy joined Chesnut, Bradley & Hemphill in December of 2011.

Dennis Young is the firms I.T. Manager. He has an Associate of Science Degree in Electronics/Computer Technology from Florida Technical College, he is CompTIA A+ Certified and has 15 Years Experience in the I.T. Industry. He is a Small Business IT Professional, IT Professional Subcontractor, Website Designer and Hoster, Small Business IT Consultant, Commercial Copier/Printer/Fax Consultant, Security Camera Consultant, Dell Equipment Purchasing Consultant. He also provides Remote Desktop Solutions, Informational Website Solutions, Vacation Home Rental Website Solutions, Shopping Cart Website Solutions, and Christian Church Website Solutions.