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Cynthia Zatopek, CPA
Sr. Technical Specialist Thomson Reuters Rutherford, TX
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Cynthia Zatopek, CPA, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Accountant in the field of Finance and in acknowledgment of her work at her private practice, Cynthia Zatopek, CPA.
Specializing in Federal Tax Law, Cynthia Zatopek, CPA, has been working in Finance for over thirty years.
Before starting her career, Ms. Zatopek attended Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting in 1984.
She first started working as a Senior Manager - Tax at KPMG US, from 1998-2004. She then became a Shareholder at Hammond & Zatopek PC, where she stayed from 2005-2008. Ms. Zatopek joined Thomson Reuters in 2008 as a Senior Technical Editor - Tax. At Thomson Reuters, she works with clients, providing tax research tools for business-related transactions. As a professional in her field, she is affiliated with the FPA and is a member of the AICPA.
In her spare time, she enjoys riding horses, being outdoors, traveling, playing volleyball, playing with her dogs, and relaxing. She volunteers her time at local community charities, Goodwill, food pantries, and Alzheimer’s foundations.
Ms. Zatopek would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to her husband Tom and her mentors, Carol Warley and Susan Hammond.
For more information, visit https://www.thomsonreuters.com/.
Debbie Holladay
Founder Chief Executive Officer Holladay & Associates Bryan, TX
Debbie Holladay is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Executive for her work in Tax Preparation, and in acknowledgment of her work as the Founder and CEO of Holladay & Associates.
Debbie Holladay is a skilled Tax Preparation specialist with over four decades of experience in Accounting, Payroll Management Services, Notary, and Tax Preparation. Located at 1733 Briarcrest Dr. Ste. 110 in Bryan, TX, Ms. Holladay works with businesses of all sizes to resolve their tax issues. She is certified as a Notary Public in the State of Texas and a Registered Tax Return Preparer by the International Revenue Service.
Ms. Holladay first attended Blinn College in 2012, where she completed General Studies classes. She next earned a Master of Business Administration degree in 2012 from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. She contributed to the “Women as 21st Century Leaders” Track during her time at Park University in Parkville, MO, from 2013-2016.
She began her career at H&R Block, where she worked as a Supervisor/ Senior Tax Advisor from 1987-2006. She gained experience in Tax Preparation throughout her 19 years at H&R Block. Ms. Holladay then worked at Seidel, Schroeder & Company from 2006-2009. As a Tax Accountant, she was responsible for helping her clients through the complexities of tax law. She completed bookkeeping, payroll, and notary services to help her customers achieve their financial goals and stay in compliance with federal and state tax laws. From 2009-2015, she moved into an executive role as a Partner and Tax Professional at B-CS Tax Group Inc. Having gained many years of valuable experience in her field of expertise, Ms. Holladay founded Holladay & Associates Inc in 2015. She is currently serving as the CEO and Tax Professional. She and her team provide Tax Preparation, Payroll, Bookkeeping, and Notary Services in the Bryan, TX area. She provides valuable resources such as financial calculators, record retention guides, a tax glossary, IRS forms and publications, and a tax appointment checklist.
She has been honored with numerous awards, such as the Eagle’s Reader’s Choice Award (2020), the Global CEO Excellence Award from CEO Monthly Magazine, Top 10 Businesswomen of the American Business Women Association, a Women of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas, a nominee for the Central Texas Women of Influence Award, and the Volunteer of the Year from the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce.
Involved with numerous professional organizations, Ms. Holladay has served as the Chair of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Houston Area Council, the President of the ABWA Leading Women Express Network, the ABWA Bryan/College Station Charter Chapter, the Vice President of ABWA District II, the Treasurer of the American Petroleum Institute-Brazos Valley Chapter, and an Ambassador to the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce.
Ms. Holladay is proud to serve her community. Holladay & Associates offers 12 paid volunteer hours to their associates each year, and together they volunteered over 500 hours in 2019.
For more information, visit https://holladayassociates.com/.
Gautam V. Anumukonda
Entrepreneur, CPA, and Chief Executive Officer SGC & Associates LLP, CPA’s Great Neck, NY
Gautam V. Anumukonda, CPA, CGMA, CM&AA, FMVA, CA, IM&A, M&AP, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Executive for his work in the Accounting and Consulting fields and in acknowledgment of his work at SGC & Associates LLP, Certified Public Accountants, Strategic Solutions, and KPAG LLC.
Mr. Anumukonda has been working in accounting for 25 years. He is now the CEO of six businesses and has done consulting work with numerous companies throughout his career.
In 1999, Mr. Anumukonda first began his career as an Entrepreneur and Investor. He has worked in technology, real estate, healthcare, and more. Mr. Anumukonda enjoys working with startups and emerging businesses. He provides capital in exchange for convertible debt, ownership equity, royalties, or debt, allowing companies to start or expand their operations. He also manages teams building, accounting, strategic leadership, and tax planning strategies at these companies.
He attended Bangalore University in India, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance. After immigrating to the United States, Mr. Anumukonda became certified in Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School. Mr. Anumukonda then earned a certification in Management from Yale School of Management. He next completed the Entrepreneurship Acceleration program at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a certification in Managerial Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, followed by courses in Financial Modeling and Valuation Analysis and Mergers & Acquisitions at the Corporate Finance Institute and the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors.
Graham B. Patterson
Graham B. Patterson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever in the Financial field and in acknowledgment of his work at Touchstone Financial.
As the President and Owner of Touchstone Financial, Mr. Patterson has been working in Finance for over 20 years. He has a history of entrepreneurship in middle-market business resale and financial product sales.
Mr. Patterson attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 and a Master of Science in Administration in 1975. In 1980, he obtained a Master’s degree in Recreation Administration. He was active in his school, and was the coach and manager of two rugby teams that played internationally.
In 1999, Mr. Patterson founded Touchstone Financial. The company works mainly with business owners looking to sell their company or Mr. Anumukonda is also a Certified Public Accountant in New York and Colorado. He is certified by the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances, an International Professional Association, the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors, and the Corporate Finance Institute.
Currently, Mr. Anumukonda is the CEO at Strategic Solutions KPAG LLC SCG and Associates LLP, Certified Public Accountants, PG Global Business Advisory Services LLC, Gautam Anumukonda LLC, P & G Medical Billing Consultants, and is an Officer at Janucare LLC.
Mr. Anumukonda has published numerous educational articles in accounting, finance, and management. He has written about price allocation for the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts Quickread, performance management for CGMA Magazine, and measuring performance for Financial Magazine.
He is associated with many professional organizations and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Corporate Finance Institute, the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions and Alliances, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors. Mr. Anumukonda was recognized for his work in Marquis Who’s Who in America among the Leaders of American Society with a profile feature. On a personal note, Mr. Anumukonda speaks four languages, English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu.
For more information, visit https://www.gautam-anumukonda.com/.
find an investment partner for expansions. Most enterprises that Mr. Patterson works with generate between $5M and $50M in revenue annually. Mr. Patterson partners with these businesses to assess their plans and financial requirements. He discusses their risk tolerances and goals for the future, and then works hard to bring this vision to life. He has worked with businesses in Pennsylvania, where the company is based, as well as in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
As he looks to the future, Mr. Patterson hopes to accrue more high-value clients and continue to be busy with his work prospects. He attributes his success to his consistency, strong self-motivation, and drive to succeed.
In his free time, Mr. Patterson enjoys reading non-fiction books about American History and Ancient History.
Jennifer M. Duncan
Jennifer M. Duncan is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for her work in the Financial sector and in acknowledgment of her work at San Blas Securities.
Ms. Duncan has been working in the field of finance since 1996, working her way to an executive role as the Vice President of Investments at San Blas Securities.
She began her college education at Three Rivers Community College - Company, where she earned an Associate’s degree in General Business Administration and Management in 1985. Ms. Duncan worked as the District Manager of the Welcome Corporation dba Thrifty Car Rental. She managed three car rental locations at Patrick Henry Airport, Newport News, and Hampton, VA.
In 1996, Ms. Duncan started working as a Registered Client Service Associate at Legg Mason Investments in Virginia Beach, VA. She stayed in this role for 11 years before transitioning to a new job as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America - Merrill Lynch in 2007. She worked her way up to the Vice President position.
In 2021, Ms. Duncan started working at San Blas Securities as the Vice President of Investments. San Blas Securities is a member of FINRA, MSRB, and SIPC, and helps advisors and institutional investors find opportunities for growth and pursue their financial goals. She helps people of all financial backgrounds, and often assists middle-class clients as they plan for their futures. The broker-dealer establishment serves as a comprehensive investment bank, independent advisor network, and institutional sales and trading service. Ms. Duncan listens closely to her client’s goals for the future, and then helps them access the resources they need to move forward.
Ms. Duncan has recently returned to college, earning her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2021 from the University of Arizona Global Campus. In addition, she is series 7, 63, 66, and insurance licensed in Virginia.
Ms. Duncan believes that success is built upon doing the right thing. She enjoys reading financial advice literature, including the teachings of Dave Ramsey. Looking to the future, Ms. Duncan hopes to continue her education as she pursues MBA and CFP degrees. She looks forward to continuing to network with professionals from all walks of life.
On a personal note, Ms. Duncan enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband and five children. She volunteers in her community with the Knights of Columbus and the Food Bank of Southern Virginia. She has been awarded the Family of the Year Award.
For more information, visit https://www.sanblassecurities.com/.
Rachel R. Hanks
Credit Repair Specialist Life 360 Credit Services Forney, TX
Rachel R. Hanks is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished Credit Repair Specialist for her work in the field of Finance and in acknowledgment of her work at Life 360 Credit Services.
With over 25 years in the Credit Repair business, Ms. Hanks works to help people repair their credit and reap the benefits of having higher credit scores. She says, “Credit repair is not new to us. We have years of experience and have helped a countless number of clients over the years. We understand how the bureaus work to maximize the results we get in as little of time as possible.”
Ms. Hanks started her career in 1999 as a Licensed Insurance Agent at Nationwide, followed by a Floral Manager role at Albertsons Companies. In her work at United Credit Score, she rose from Customer Service Specialist to Head of Marketing and Public Relations in five years. She began working as a Credit Specialist at Landmark Credit Repair in 2014, and gained experience as a Sales and Service Specialist at Convergys Corp from 20152017.
In 2020, Ms. Hanks started her own business, Life 360 Credit Services. She delivers award-winning results to customers, resulting in improved credit. Ms. Hanks believes that the law is often on her client’s side, and she is 100% transparent with them about their chances of improving their credit. Having a higher credit score can be very beneficial for a number of reasons. It can make big purchases, like cars and houses, more affordable through lower interest rates. This adds up over time to save hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Ms. Hanks understands that mistakes happen and credit can easily be damaged - and that nearly 80% of credit reports contain errors. She works with her clients to repair negatives on their reports, and build new credit profiles to achieve excellent credit. Life 360 Credit Services additionally offers student loan consolidation programs.
Her five year goal is to open multiple new offices. She would like to open a Texas location in addition to an Oklahoma location that she will run. She projects 350% growth over the coming years, and plans to continue networking with high-value contacts. Her motto is, “The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success.”
For more information, visit https://www.life360creditservices.com/.
Jonathan Emmanuel
CEO Zenith Chain Yonkers, NY
Jonathan Emmanuel is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Distinguished CEO for his work in the Cryptocurrency field and in acknowledgment of his work at Zenith Chain UAB.
Mr. Emmanuel has been involved in three start-ups throughout recent years. Alongside Zenith Chain, he has also co-founded Zenith Coin and Utility Coin. Mr. Emmanuel has been pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors for four years.
In 2017, Mr. Emmanuel began his first job as a Senior Web Application Developer at Zcnox Digital Marketing Company LTD, where he worked full time for four years. He worked in freelance roles as a Senior Software Development Engineer from 2020-2021. Mr. Emmanuel has recently founded two companies: Tipstack LLC in February 2020, and Zenith Chain in May 2021. He is the CEO of each company.
At Zenith Chain, Mr. Emmanuel supervises a digital peer-to-peer networking system that implements blockchains for specific users. Describing the type of service he provides, Mr. Emmanuel says, “Zenith Chain is a digital peer-to-peer network that aims to implement a use case-specific blockchain, designed to efficiently handle one single function: the transfer of assets from one party to another.” Combining the best of Ethereum and other sovereign blockchains, Zenith Chain is built by developers for developers. Zenith Chain is ETH compatible, scalable, and has exceptional security for developers.
Zenith Coin, an offshoot of Zenith Chain, is a utility Coin that powers the Zenith Hybrid Blockchain. It acts as a settlement mechanism for DApps built on the Zenith Hybrid Blockchain. This allows for double-sign safety detection, security, stability, and chain finality while purchasing cryptocurrencies. Zenith Chain has been featured on CBS News, ABC News, NBC News, Fox News, and more. The company is currently partnered with multiple firms, including Binance Smart Chain, Meta Mask, Pancake Swap, and Coinmarketcap.
The company has been rapidly growing. In 2021, Zenith Chain was incorporated in Lithuania, began security audits, and currently reaching its private crowdfund goal of over $5 million. After conducting tests of Zenith Centralized Exchange Beta, Zenith Chain will launch In 2022, Zenith Chain will launch Zenith pay in 2022. This will operate as a crypto digital bank that can instantly issue bank account numbers in EUR, USD, GBP, and more, and get paid as easily as having a local bank account.. Convert to Crypto on the app or use your Visa card anywhere visa is accepted worldwide.
To pursue his college education, Mr. Emmanuel attended National Insitute for Information and Technology, where he earned a Professional Degree in Software Engineering in 2018. He then attended the ESTG University, Cotonou, Benin Republic, where he earned his Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree.
Passionate about this subject, Mr. Emmanuel writes about Blockchain, most recently in a Medium article entitled “What are the Applications of Blockchain Technology?” in 2021.
Mr. Emmanuel believes that Blockchain is the future of banking, and that blockchain technology will revolutionize our world. Looking to the future, he hopes to bridge the gap between blockchains and Fiat with his companies Utility Coin and Zenith Pay, and increase his high-level networking. He looks forward to working with more start-up companies, and learning more about fintech and cryptocurrency in an ever-changing economy.
For more information, visit https://www.zenithchain.co/.
Stephanie Johnson
CEO Elysian & Associates LLC Atlanta, GA
Stephanie Johnson is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Lifetime Achiever for her work in Commercial Lending and in acknowledgment of her work at Elysian & Associates LLC.
Ms. Stephanie Johnson works in commercial capital consulting, where she has worked with numerous prestigious financial institutions. She began her own company, Elysian & Associates LLC, in January 2021. As the CEO, Ms. Johnson manages the company’s client relationships, finances, strategy, and marketing structures.
At Elysian & Associates, Ms. Johnson provides secure capital to business owners and investors, even if they have little or no collateral. She and her team have decades of experience in comprehensive business loan solutions. Ms. Johnson enjoys working one on one with clients to find them flexible loans catered to their individual needs. She has helped fund commercial real estate projects, equipment expenses, small business loans, stated income commercial real estate, unsecured business lines of credit, healthcare financing, and much more.
In order to gain more insight into the business world, Ms. Johnson is currently studying Business Management at the American Military University. She expects to graduate in 2023. Ms. Johnson is a professional member of the National Association of Commerical Lenders.
She has received military awards and commendations for her work. Looking to the future, Ms. Johnson plans to grow her business even more, and help more people. She says she loves “helping people make their dreams come true.”
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, listening to music with her fiance who is an accomplished musician, and creating sculptures, paper mache, and acrylic artwork.
For more information, visit https://elysianandassociates.com/.
Stephen B. Glick
President GFS Inc Orange, CT
Stephen B. Glick is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Executive for his work in the Insurance industry and in acknowledgment of his work at GFS Inc, DBA Chamber Insurance Trust.
With over 40 years in Finance and Insurance, Mr. Glick is a respected Executive currently working at Chamber Insurance Trust.
Mr. Glick earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Long Island University. He then completed additional coursework in Social Research and Medicine at the New School.
He began his career as a Wall Street Trader, and later moved into the Insurance Industry. Mr. Glick worked for John Hancock as a General Insurance Agent, and opened three offices throughout New England during his time at Union Central Life Insurance. Using his experience from these previous roles, Mr. Glilck started his own firms. He first opened Coordinated Financial Resources in 1984, where he continues to provide affordable healthcare plans to businesses as an alternative to traditional insurance coverage. His second business, Chamber Insurance Trust, was opened in 1998. Mr. Glick has now been the company’s President for over 23 years.
Mr. Glick has worked tirelessly throughout his career to provide accessible and affordable healthcare. He has pioneered health policies with the Health Savings Account Program, and advocated for integrated benefit solutions. He enjoys working with people to find the best benefits for businesses and chamber members, individuals, as well as working and retired seniors, to find the best insurance types for their needs. They offer a wide array of choices, such as group health, dental, medicare advantage, voluntary plans, Stirling benefits, life insurance, and long and short-term disability insurance. Mr. Glick has helped countless companies in Connecticut and Massachusetts choose the right insurance plan to suit their business.
Honored and awarded for his work, Mr. Glick has been the recipient of profiles in local outlets. In 2006, he was invited to address former US President George W. Bush on a Health Savings Account Legislation Panel held in Connecticut. Mr. Glick is furthermore the recipient of multiple awards from his local Chambers of Commerce. He was named Small Businessman of the Year by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.
To remain involved in his community, Mr. Glick is a member of the Boards of the People’s Bank of Connecticut and the Arts and Ideas Festival.
He would like to dedicate this honorable recognition to his wife of 50 years, Sally Glick.
For more information, visit https://www.citrust.com/.
