About Us

Pierce, Riesbeck & Associates LLP concentrates
in servicing privately held businesses

Our firm is capable of performing any level of accounting and tax-related service
from simple compilations to complex audits. Our typical client is the family-run,
closely-held business. We can relate to our clients and talk as business owner
to business owner.

We offer a computer consulting division that handles a wide range of specialized
IT services, from designing efficient computer business systems, to evaluating
and setup of accounting software and providing on-site training and support.

As an established accounting firm with many resources, we can assist you
with your current needs and help you plan for the future. Our clients view us
as a reliable source of financial information and advice. Our input is important
to our clients’ financial decision making process.

The relationship that we develop with each client is that of a long-term,
trusted advisor. In some cases, we have advised two generations in family-
owned businesses.

We can also link you to our professional network of advisors. We have
professional alliances with law firms, financial planning groups, merger and
acquisition specialists and bankers.

Partner Bios

The strength of our firm comes from our diversity of expertise

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Gregory J. Pierce, CPA
Partner
Greg is committed to providing a high level of professional service, bringing
to his clients over thirty years of accounting and business experience. He
combines his taxation expertise with additional specialized professional level
coursework and training in business valuation. Greg specializes in family
businesses, business valuations plus small business taxation and succession. 
Included in his areas of concentration are estate and gift tax planning, personal
taxes and business structure. Greg has substantial work experience with
non-profit organizations, manufacturers, the trucking industry, wholesalers,
professional service corporations and peer review.

Professional Affilliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Illinois CPA Society (IACPAS) Member and Past Committee Member
Illinois CPA Society Peer Review Executive Committee

Education and Professional Training
B.S. Accounting with Honors , University of Illinois at Chicago
Certifi­cate of Educational Achievement in Tax Planning by
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certifi­cate of Educational Achievement in Advising the Closely
Held Business by American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Continuing Education in business appraisals,
American Society of Business Appraisers

Community and Volunteer Work
Within the community, Greg has served in various capacities
on the boards of charitable organizations and his church.

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John L. Riesbeck, CPA, CFP®   
Partner              
John concentrates in servicing the closely held, family-run business. He specializes
in all aspects of taxation. John combines his professional accounting experience
with his financial planning certification, bringing a broad perspective to business
financial analysis. As a key advisor to his executive clientele he is committed to
their continuing success. John advises clients in multiple areas, from developing
the appropriate business entity structure, to the manage­ment of estate and gift
taxation for the growing and prosperous business.  He also works extensively in
the structuring and administration of retirement plans.

Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Illinois CPA Society (IACPAS)
Certified Financial Planner TM (CFP®)
Financial Planning Association

Education and Professional Training
Bachelor of Science in Management, Stuart School of Management and Finance,
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL  
Major: Accounting    Minors: Mathematics and Computer Science
Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting,
Stuart School of Management and Finance, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Master of Science in Taxation, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

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Dione S. Stolarski , CNA, MCSE   
Partner
Dione concentrates in the area of Information Technology. She is dedicated to
helping business owners manage their companies more efficiently by providing
a number of computer consulting services. Dione is credentialed as a Certified
Novell Administrator, a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, and a Certified
QuickBooks Pro Advisor.

Dione has successfully been offering technical consulting services to businesses
for over 12 years, keeping pace with the constant advances in computer technology.
She is committed to sharing her knowledge and experience with clients by
providing quality advisory services.

Education and Professional Training
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
A Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor
Certified Novell Administrator

Community Service and Volunteer Work
Dione currently serves on the finance committee for the charitable organization
Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation located in Chicago.

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