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Norris G. Edmonson, CPA/PFS
Partner Emeritus
Phone 678-750-1703

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After graduating from Mississippi State University in 1972, Norris joined the Houston, Texas, office of Arthur Andersen & Co. as a member of its tax staff. Norris and his family moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1986. Before merging his practice into Jones, McKnight & Edmonson, PC, Norris was a partner with a firm in mid-town, and the president of his own firm in Atlanta.

In addition to being a practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Norris has received accreditation as a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS). This accreditation is currently one of a small number of specialty accreditations bestowed on successful candidates by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This accreditation denotes a level of education and experience necessary to provide financial planning services to clients and is only available to Certified Public Accountants.

Beacon utilizes both Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and SEI Personal Trust Company as custodians for its clients’ assets. All financial planning and investment management services are fee only (not involving commissions on the sale of any product).

The focus of his practice in accounting is primarily in the following areas: • Small and emerging businesses (tax compliance, planning and business consulting) • Retirement plans design and administration (e.g., Pension/Profit Sharing, 401(k), IRAs, SIMPLE, etc.) • Personal Financial Planning • Medical practice consulting • Professional service firms (healthcare, architects, engineers & attorneys) and • High-income individuals

Norris is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Personal Financial Planning Section) and the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants, Gwinnett Chapter.