The Principals: Michael Schnell
Michael A. Schnell, CPA, CVA - Tax Partner
MSchnell@TheGriggsGroup.com
Professional Experience
- Ennis, Pellum & Griggs, P.A. 1999 to 2003
- Hobe & Lucas, CPAs 1994 to 1999
- Miller, Miller & Haney 1988 to 1994
Education & Certification
- MBA (Accounting) - Emory University
- BA (Economics) - College of Wooster
- Certified Public Accountant - Florida
- Certified Public Accountant - Ohio
Professional Organizations
- AICPA
- Florida Society of CPA's
- Ohio Society of CPA's
- Estate Planning Council of Jacksonville
- Association of Builders & Contractors
- CREW Network
- Medical Group Management Association
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
Charitable/Civic Organizations
- Treasurer, Creekside H.S. Athletic Boosters
Mike began his public accounting career with Pannell Kerr Forster in 1987. His experience spans over 20 years in public accounting with international, regional and large local firms.
Mike is responsible for providing a wide variety of planning, consulting and compliance services for our clients. He focuses on entrepreneurs, venture capital, and business transfer situations. He practices in our international, federal tax, multi-state tax, estate and trust tax areas, and business planning services for our entity and related individual clients. He regularly works with C-Corporations, S-Corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and estates. His experience covers a wide variety of industries, but specifically; manufacturing, construction, real estate, professional & healthcare services, and wholesale/retail. He coordinates consolidated group tax, multi-state tax, foreign tax and other significant structuring projects. His involvement in the community and the industry has been demonstrated by his involvement in many civic, non-profit, and professional organizations.