Partners

founding Partner

Shannon Hudson, CPA, MST

Shannon started her career in public accounting right out of college with PwC in Boston working in the Personal Financial Services group with high net worth individuals, private equity & venture capital owners, and C suite executives. After nearly a decade in Boston, she migrated closer to home joining a mid-tier firm, continuing her work with high net worth individuals and honed her skills working with businesses, trusts and estates. Shannon works with a variety of clients ranging from individuals with complex matters, international taxation, professional services, to businesses in their start up stage and those preparing for exit.

A native of Bangor, Maine, Shannon moved to New Hampshire when she attended Bentley and fell in love with the Granite State. She currently resides in Bedford with her Chiweenie, Bella and two cats. When Shannon isn’t working or shopping, she loves bringing Bella to the dog park, playing Bingo (yes, Bingo) with her friends, participating in fantasy sports, cooking and her recent addition to the list, paint night!

Education

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
B.S. Corporate Finance & Accounting, 2008
M.S. Taxation, 2009

Activities & Affiliations

• Next Charter School, Board Member and Treasurer
• NH Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• NH Society of CPAs - Women’s Golf Tournament Chair
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member

Licenses

• Massachusetts, New Hampshire

founding Partner

Court Klein, CPA, CGMA

Court has over 15 years of public accounting experience, providing audit and accounting, tax and advisory services for an array of industries. He assists his clients from the company start up stage, advises and navigates them through their growth all the way up to and through successful exits. Court’s service offerings include financial statement audits, internal control advisory, risk evaluations, business combinations, international financial reporting (IFRS) and incentive compensation structures. In between leaving and re-entering the public accounting industry, Court experienced working on the other side of the desk as a controller in private industry, an experience that allows him to relate and fully understand what his clients need.

Court grew up in the Bedford, NH community and currently resides here with his wife, Stacey, children, Ella and Grant, and new puppy Willoughby! When Court isn’t working he can be found nearly anywhere outdoors whether it be rock climbing, bike riding, hiking or his newest adventure, spear fishing.

Education

SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE
B.S Accounting

Activities & Affiliations

• ManchesterMoves, Inc., Board Member
• Manchester Community Music School, Past Board Member
• Graduate, Leadership Greater Manchester
• NH Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member

Licenses

• New Hampshire

founding Partner

Pete Lachance, CPA, MST

After spending several years in the actuarial field and as an IT Manager, Pete changed careers and found his true passion helping clients navigate a complex tax world. With over 15 years as a CPA, Pete specializes in complex tax and financial matters and he has a unique ability to translate technical topics into easy to understand concepts. He provides services to individuals, businesses, trusts and estates. Pete has experience in a wide range of industries including technology, venture capital, contractors, real estate, international businesses and professional services.

Growing up in New Hampshire since the age of 7, Pete is a large part of the Manchester community. Pete currently resides in Auburn with his wife Amy, children, Mary and Wills, dog and two cats. When not in the office or volunteering on non-profit boards, Pete can be found coaching on the soccer field and basketball court, camping with his family and hiking with his dog, Baxter. In addition to his passion for taxes, Pete is a long time lover of the game of golf and a wanna be Fortnite contender.

Education

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
M.S. Taxation, 2010

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - LOWELL
M.B.A., 1999

WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
B.S. Actuarial Mathematics, 1993

Activities & Affiliations

• NH Tech Alliance, Board Member and Treasurer
• Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Board Member
• NH Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member

Licenses

• New Hampshire