George M. Gardner, Jr., CPA, CPC

George was a driving force in the creation of the DB&C Advisors, LLC in 2011 and has more than 25 years of experience in serving employee retirement plans. He specializes in retirement plan design, administration, and consulting. He focuses on creating plans that offer a great benefit to employees while still remaining cost-effective for the employer.

George believes in working alongside each of his clients to provide a unique retirement plan that works for that individual company. George is a member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and has earned his Certified Pension Consultant (CPC) designation. As a CPC, he is subject to ASPPA’s continuing education and ethical standards, which ensures that his clients receive a high level of competency and relevance as it relates to employee retirement plans.

A lifelong resident of the Grand Haven area, George and his wife, Jane, live in Spring Lake. He remains close with his family, especially his daughters who also live in the area. In his free time, George enjoys camping, motorcycling, and weightlifting

DESIGNATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Pension Consultant

MEMBERSHIPS

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA)
• Spring Lake Rotary 
  • Past President

MEMBERSHIPS

• Grand Valley State University
  • Master of Business Administration (1991)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (1983)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Tax Planning and Advising for Family Owned and Managed Businesses 
• General Business Consulting
• Employee Retirement Plans

INDUSTRY SPECIALTIES

• Agriculture