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Shawn Antell, CPA, CGMA

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Shawn has over 30 years of experience providing tax consulting services for individuals, not-for-profits and small closely held businesses within the Indianapolis region. She collaborates with clients as a partner, providing proactive tax planning and compliance—she is a trusted resource to her clients. Shawn works closely with her clients and their financial advisors on collaborative tax planning projects to ensure current tax liabilities are managed and long-term tax strategies protect and extend their retirement assets.

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  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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  • Certified Public Accountant
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  • Indianapolis Financial Advisor’s Tax Planning Webinar, Guest Speaker, 2025

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    • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis, Kelley School of Business, Indianapolis, IN

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