What is your favorite quote? “Happiness is the journey, not the destination.”
Where is your happy place? Duck, NC
For what in life do you feel most grateful? My family
The best part of working for Acorn is working with knowledgeable advisors to provide comprehensive recommendations to clients
My dog’s name is June
One thing I couldn’t live without is my first cup of morning coffee.
Full Bio
Maryellen comes to the Acorn team with over 25 years of public accounting experience. Over the years, Maryellen has developed her tax expertise in multiple sectors, but specializes in individual income and small business tax preparation and planning. As Acorn’s authority on tax research, Maryellen provides advice on accounting, taxation, and various other small business planning issues, as well as bookkeeping services to our client base.
Prior to joining Acorn, Maryellen worked at an accounting firm in Oakton that was later absorbed by a larger firm in McLean. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science Taxation from Robert Morris University. Maryellen lives in Oakton, Virginia with her husband Mark. In her spare time she enjoys walking her dog, June, and spending summer days with her 4 grandchildren in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. Education: Penn State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting Robert Morris University, Master of Science in Taxation.