Bayliss & Associates, LLC - Certified Public Accountants

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Learn About the Professionals at Bayliss & Associates, LLC

Bayliss & Associates' skilled accountants are trained to also be astute business advisors.  We keep abreast of ever-changing state and federal government requirements through continuing professional education programs.  We concentrate on providing quality service, flanked by the highest level of integrity, to each one of our clients.

Take a moment to read about the Bayliss & Associates, LLC team and feel free to contact any one of us with your questions or concerns.

 

Michael D. Bayliss, CPA, MST, CFP®

Michael is a shareholder and corporate officer for Wealth Strategies by Bayliss & McAninch, Inc.. His twenty distinguished years of public accounting experience are primarily concentrated in tax, auditing and consulting for a variety of industries including banking, mortgage brokers, real estate development and syndication, construction, retail and professional groups. Over the last several years, he has concentrated on helping individuals and organizations navigate financial management planning and investment management.

With a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, emphasis in accounting, from Black Hills State College and a Masters degree in taxation from Golden Gate University, Mr. Bayliss obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM certification in 2003. He is a licensed life and health agent in Nevada and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) – Personal Financial Planning Section, the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Financial Planning Association. He held the NASD Series 24, 7 and 66 licenses before converting to a fee only RIA. Mr. Bayliss also serves on the Sage Ridge School Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.

mbayliss@baylisscpa.com

 

Carrie L. McAninch

Carrie L. McAninch, is a shareholder and corporate officer for Wealth Strategies by Bayliss & McAninch, Inc. Specializing in representing clients involved in real estate ownership and development, Ms. McAninch’s education and experience is an outstanding compliment to clients seeking specialized, strategic real estate investment direction.

Ms. McAninch received her undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting and Economics from the University of Puget Sound in Washington. She spent two years working in public accounting and the next twelve within the biotechnology industry as a Cost Accountant, Senior Cost Analyst, Senior Production Planner, Manager of Manufacturing Operations and Vice President of Operations. She is a Nevada licensed Real Estate Agent and before converting to a fee only RIA she held NASD Series 7 and 66 licenses. She is a past board member of the Carson Tahoe Hospital Foundation and is currently an executive board member of ARC Urgent Care. Additionally, Ms. McAninch has personally held 1st and 2nd deeds of trust in multiple private real estate loans, positions within the equity, bond and mutual fund markets and other limited partnerships interests.

cmcaninch@baylisscpa.com

 

Duke Kelley, CPA, MAcc, CVA
Mr. Kelley specializes in business valuations and taxation.  In this capacity, Mr. Kelley offers expert advice to small to medium sized businesses on a wide range of business issues, including strategic planning, that helps to determine the risk factors that are specific to every business.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, major accounting, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Accountancy from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Mr. Kelley has spent the past 9 years serving a wide range of clients.  He has also earned the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts.

dkelley@baylisscpa.com

 

Lisa Murguia, CMC
As a certified medical coder, Ms. Murguia specializes in medical billing management, providing full service billing management services to a wide range of medical practices throughout northern Nevada. Her current practice and experience is focused on billing and collections of patient accounts for medical practices, as well as day-to-day and monthly accounting and long-term practice management.

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, certification from the Practice Management Institute as a Certified Medical Coder, and professional development certification from the University of Nevada, Reno in Human Resource Management, Ms. Murguia’s capabilities are drawn from skills advanced through higher education, 15 years of collection experience, 20 years of accounting experience, razor-sharp awareness of industry changes, and state of the art equipment. 

lmurguia@baylisscpa.com

 

Gayle Robertson
Ms. Robertson specializes in taxation.  With a degree in Economics from the University of California - Davis, Ms. Robertson has spent the past 20 years helping a wide range of clients

grobertson@baylisscpa.com

 

Firm Administrator: Bobbi Yasmer
Mrs. Yasmer is dedicated to the day to day operations and administration of Wealth Strategies. She is available to assist you with scheduling your appointments and can happily provide you with general information and direction. With 16 years of office manager industry experience, Mrs. Yasmer is a valuable resource for the entire Wealth Strategies team.

bmay@baylisscpa.com

 

William "Fergi" Fergus, JR
William "Fergi" Fergus, JR has served as Business Development Director Bayliss and Associates since early 2008. Fergus, a long-time financial services executive, leads service development and alliances with local entrepreneurs, investors, land owners and medical/dental practices. Fergus has a 29-year background in the financial services industry and most recently as vice president of Irwin Union Bank where he initiated new customer contacts that resulted in sustained growth for the company. Fergus' industry experience includes banking, government and hospitality and spans both finances and human resources.

 

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