JamisonMoneyFarmer PC Announces Three New Shareholders

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Certified Public Accounting and advisory firm JamisonMoneyFarmer PC on Tuesday announced its three newest shareholders.

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Managing Shareholder Scott Goldsmith said Andrea Armstrong, Reed Lightsey and Todd Turner have been promoted to the firm’s shareholder group, bringing the total number of shareholders to 13.

“Andrea, Reed, and Todd have each earned the respect of their colleagues, the trust of their clients, and the confidence of our leadership team," Goldsmith said. "Their experience, integrity, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with JMF’s values, and we are proud to welcome them into the shareholder group.”

Founded in 1920, JamisonMoneyFarmer PC is headquartered in Tuscaloosa.

Here's a look at the shareholder bios provided by JamisonMoneyFarmer PC

Andrea Armstrong

Andrea Armstrong is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in tax and audit.

She joined the Firm in 2011 as an intern. Andrea works in the Firm’s tax and audit practices, providing a wide range of services to small and middle market businesses. Andrea is also a graduate of the ASCPA Leadership Academy and a recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Young CPA Award from the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants.

“As a 20-year-old accounting student, I couldn’t have imagined where I am and what my life is today. God truly answered my prayer and opened the perfect door for me. I have been blessed to work with some of the best CPAs in the state of Alabama and for a firm with a 100+ year old legacy of being good and trustworthy people,” Mrs. Armstrong said.

Andrea received a floral arrangement from the other female shareholders, which is a long-standing tradition at the Firm. The late B. Jean Hunt, JMF’s first female partner and one of the first 15 female CPAs in Alabama, started the tradition when other females made partner. JMF has a legacy of hiring and promoting women, including the first female CPA in Tuscaloosa, the late Doris Grammas. Six of the current (now) thirteen shareholders are female.

Andrea holds both a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accounting from The University of Alabama.

Reed Lightsey

Reed Lightsey is a member of the Firm’s Accounting & Audit Department and has been with JamisonMoneyFarmer PC since 2011. He has extensive experience providing audit and accounting services to clients in the manufacturing and service industries, as well as performing employee benefit plan audits and other assurance engagements.

Reed is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Alabama and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Alabama, along with a Master of Accountancy from the University of Mississippi.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Reed is active in the community, serving as a board member of Tuscaloosa’s One Place, a children’s advocacy organization.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to become a shareholder of a firm that values both professional excellence and community involvement,” Lightsey said. “I look forward to continuing to support our clients and the Firm for many years to come.”

Todd Turner

Turner brings more than 17 years of public accounting experience to his new role. A member of the firm’s Accounting & Audit Department, he manages audit engagements in manufacturing, hospitality, nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans.

Turner began his career at JMF in 2008 as a staff accountant and returned to the firm in 2019 after serving as an audit manager with a Big Four accounting firm in Birmingham.

He is a CPA licensed in Alabama and holds both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, summa cum laude, and a Master of Accountancy from The University of Alabama.

Turner is also a graduate of the ASCPA Leadership Academy and is active in professional and civic organizations.

“Becoming a shareholder at JMF is an incredible honor,” Turner said. “I appreciate the trust the Firm has placed in me and look forward to continuing our mission of delivering high-quality service to our clients.”

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