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Rachel A. Commerford, CPA

With over 15 years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in North Carolina and Georgia, Rachel provides strategic tax advisory and compliance services to individuals and closely held businesses. Rachel has worked in public accounting her entire career ranging from small to large firms.

 

Her expertise includes complex tax planning and estate strategies designed to support long-term wealth preservation.

She established her boutique firm to offer a more thoughtful and personal advisory experience—where sophisticated guidance is paired with clear, consistent communication and an unwavering commitment to client trust.

Rachel lives in the greater Charlotte, NC metro area and serves clients all across the country.  She has lived in 8 different states - AL, MS, MN, KS, VA, GA, FL, NC.  She and her husband, Dan are celebrating their 15th wedding anniversary.  They have two beautiful children, Hannah and Micah.  In her spare time she is a Christ follower, enjoys kickboxing, hiking, has been a singer her whole life and recently became an amateur ornithologist through bird watching.

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Professional Accomplishments and Affiliations

  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant - State of North Carolina

  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant - State of Georgia​

  • AICPA Leadership Academy - Graduate, Class of 2025

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member

  • North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) - Member

  • Charlotte Estate Planning Council  - Member

  • Massanetta Springs Conference Center - Previous Board Treasurer 2023-2025

  • The Schiele Museum of Natural History - Previous Board Member, 2022-2024

  • FICPA Horizon Award 2021 - Nominee

Get in Touch

Email: Rachel@cornerstone-pa.com
Phone: (980) 522-8777 (call or text)

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