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Professional Overview

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Blake specializes in providing tax compliance and consulting services to privately held businesses, individuals, and family enterprises. With more than a decade of public accounting and industry experience, he advises clients on a broad range of tax matters, including partnership taxation, pass-through entities, individual income tax planning, and family office considerations.

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Prior to returning to Elliott Davis, Blake served in leadership roles with a Big Four accounting firm, a single-family office, and a regional public accounting firm. This diverse background provides him with a unique perspective on the tax, operational, and wealth planning challenges facing business owners and family enterprises.

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Drawing on experience across public accounting, industry, and family office environments, Blake works closely with clients to develop practical tax strategies that support growth, succession planning, and long-term wealth preservation. He is committed to helping clients navigate complex tax matters while aligning their tax strategy with broader business and family objectives.

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Education, Credentials and Special Training

• Certified Public Accountant
• Master of Professional Accountancy, Clemson University
• B.S., Accounting, Clemson University

Professional Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

Civic and Community Activities

• Finance Committee, Ballet Greenville

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