Carey worked in the Atlanta office of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland from 1970 to 1980 as partner and managing partner prior to forming Barnes Broyles & Associates LLP. In 2013 he was joined by partners Scott A. Merritt and S. Barron Barnes in forming the firm of Barnes Merritt & Barnes LLC.
Carey has extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions, business consulting and financing as well as corporate, partnership and individual income tax planning. He has been involved in both the audit and tax planning work for manufacturing and real estate companies, and has clients in many different industries including real estate development, architecture, interior design, equipment sales and leasing, printing, lumber manufacturing, advertising, cable television, wholesale supply and construction contracting.
In his free time, Carey enjoys running, water skiing, snow skiing, golfing and traveling with his wife Sheila. They have three adult children. He enjoys spending time with them along with his nine grandchildren. He attends and is involved at Browns Bridge Community Church.
Education
University of Alabama, BBA – Accounting
University of Alabama, Masters of Accountancy
Professional Designation
CPA, licensed in Georgia
Professional & Community Activities
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
Kelly brings a depth of experience to Barnes Merritt & Barnes as Director of Operations. She is primarily responsible for staffing, billing, and managing administrative duties for the firm.
In her free time, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, snow skiing, and teaching people how to waterski.
Education
Florida Southern College, BS – Business
Brianna joined Barnes Merritt & Barnes as an Audit Associate in 2022. Brianna began studying Accounting and Finance at Kennesaw State University and will finish out her Bachelor’s and Master’s at the University of Georgia.
In her free time, Brianna enjoys playing soccer, baking and spending time with her family and friends.
With over 20 years in public accounting, Doreen came highly prepared to work at Barnes Merritt & Barnes. Since December of 2021, she has assisted our clients with accounting and write-up work along with payroll and tax returns for our individual and business clients. She is a great addition to the team.
Doreen’s personal time includes traveling, gardening, and spending quality time with her husband, family, and her grandchildren. In addition to that, she is actively involved in her local church.
Education
Kennesaw State University, BBA – Accounting
Joanna has been with Barnes Merritt and Barnes since 2009. In her time with BMB, she manages the Cumming office, and provides accounting services for multiple bookkeeping clients. As a certified QuickBooks Proadvisor she has experience with current and after-the-fact bookkeeping, payroll, and QuickBooks consulting.
In her free time, Joanna enjoys reading, traveling, and being active in her church and local community.
Education
BS – Business and Education
Ladonna joined BMB in 2022 with a unique background in QuickBooks. Since 1981, she and her husband have owned 3 businesses, and Ladonna has had experience with keeping the books for themselves along with other industries as well. She brings a wealth of knowledge to Barnes Merritt and Barnes that we know will be beneficial to our clients.
Ladonna enjoys spending time with her 2 grandsons, and playing golf.
Education:
Dekalb Community College
In July of 2022 Lyndsey was brought on as a great addition to our bookkeeping team. She has over 12 years of experience in different industries which now flows over to our client base. She is tasked with monthly reconciliations and reporting of financials to our clients.
Lyndsey is a mom to 2 busy boys. So, if you don’t find her on the ball field, she might be playing tennis or planning the next family adventure.
Nadeen joined Barnes Merritt and Barnes in September 2007. As a tax manager, she oversees the tax and audit teams as well as client services at BMB and works with maintenance and advisory clients to ensure tax efficiency. Nadeen brings more than 20 years experience in public and private accounting to the firm.
In her free time, Nadeen enjoys traveling with her husband and daughters.
Education
Temple University, BBA – Accounting
Professional Designations
CPA, licensed in Pennsylvania and Georgia
Professional & Community Activities
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
Rachel has held many roles since she began with Barnes Merritt & Barnes in 2013. Her current responsibilities include client development, client advisory services, bookkeeping and tax support. She brings over 35 years of experience, including five years of SEC accounting with Warner Bros. and three years of public accounting with Arthur Andersen in the Los Angeles area.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and exploring creative outlets such as interior design.
Education
Loyola Marymount University, Bachelor of Science – Accounting
As a business owner, you want to partner with someone who understands what life is like as an entrepreneur. With over 25 years of running his own business & working in the tax industry, Scott has worked with many entrepreneurs. This experience allows him to use knowledge and insight of small business & business tax planning to create and deliver creative business tax planning solutions.
Professional Designation
CPA, licensed in Georgia
Professional & Community Activities
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
In 2013 Sergei started with Barnes Merritt & Barnes in a part-time capacity as a tax preparer for our Cumming tax office, and he is still with us! He received his Bachelors in Economics with an emphasis in Accounting and Audit. He is another great addition to the team.
Sergei enjoys spending time with his family and practicing on his guitar.
Education
Bachelor in Economics
Stephanie joined us in January of 2021 with a previous background in administrative work. Her experience as an office administrator in a legal office and as an office manager working for a local swim training company has been a great addition to our Barnes Merritt and Barnes Cumming office. She works closely with our tax preparers and our tax clients in keeping everyone up to date with requests and deadlines.
Stephanie has been married for 24 years and has two children, with one in college and one in high school. In her free time, she enjoys watching her children play sports, camping and spending time with friends.
