Erin E. Prest, CPA, PFS

Professional Profile

Thanks to her experience working with corporate executives, families and business owners on individual and corporate tax planning, Erin was selected to help develop the Anders Family Wealth and Estate Planning Group. A dedicated partner in tax, she works with families and individuals on individual and corporate tax planning, wealth transfers, stock option planning and business transition planning. She also has extensive experience in the preparation of tax returns for public charities and private foundations. She earned the Personal Financial Specialist credential (PFS) from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which distinguishes CPAs who specialize in personal financial planning. Two highlights of her career are being named to St. Louis Business Journal’s 30 Under 30 and an MOCPA Women to Watch Emerging Leader.

Joined the firm in 2003

Education & Certifications

• Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), awarded by the AICPA
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), State of Missouri
• M.A.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL
• B.S., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

Professional Organizations

• Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Estate Planning Council of St. Louis
  • Board Member (2019-Present)
• Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

Community Leadership

• English Tutoring Project
  • Board Member (2018-present)
• Caritas Family Solutions
  • Board Member (2010-2016)
  • Performance, Oversight and Monitoring Committee
  • Board Treasurer
• United Way GenNext
  • Steering Committee (2008-2010)
  • 9/11 Day of Service Committee (2009-2011)
  • Volunteer
• The Mission Continues
  • Finance Committee (2012-2016)
• St. Louis Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts (VLAA)
  • QuickBooks® Presentations (2008-2010)

Awards

• 2015 Top 10 Public Accounting Professional Rising Star, National Academy of Public Accounting Professionals (NAPAP)
• 2009 30 Under 30, St. Louis Business Journal
• 2009 Women to Watch, Missouri Society of CPAs (MOCPA)