About Us

The people keeping tabs on your finances.

A small, committed team that has served Tidewater's tax and accounting needs for more than three decades.

Our Team

Meet The Team

Owner & Principal

Ruth Carmody

Owns and operates the firm. With over twenty years in the accounting industry, Ruth specializes in independent contractor and merchant mariner services, and can assist with incorporation, wills, and other legal documents.

Tax Attorney

Lars-Erik Pierson

Lars-Erik brings deep experience in tax law to the firm, advising clients on complex tax matters, disputes, and planning strategies.

Payroll Manager

Tupton Sherrod

Tupton manages payroll and will gladly help you make sense of this challenging — and sometimes confusing — side of accounting.

Client Services

Charles Yett

Charles works directly with our clients to keep everything moving — if you have a question about your return or your account, he's ready to help.

E-file Services

Latricia Webb

Latricia handles electronic filing, making sure returns are submitted accurately and refunds arrive without delay.

Portal Services

Hannah Carmody

Hannah manages our client portal — helping you upload documents securely and access your records whenever you need them.

Receptionist

Trina Griffin

Trina is the first voice you'll hear and the first face you'll see — ready to assist you and answer your questions.

In Memoriam

Remembered with gratitude.

For more than two decades, these two remarkable women helped make this firm what it is. They were colleagues, friends, and family to us — and to the generations of clients they served.

Client Services

Sandra “Sandy“ Falcone

With the firm since its inception, Sandy was the steady hand our clients counted on — and the warm voice that made them feel at home. Her care for people, in the numbers and beyond them, shaped who we are.

Team Support & Former Receptionist

Dorothy “Dottie“ Garrett

Dottie did whatever was needed, always with grace — greeting clients, answering phones, and keeping the office running. Her kindness set the tone the moment you walked through our door.