HICKS & MANN - Key Persons
Hunter is one of the firm's senior tax professional with a specialty in individual & small business returns. Hunter handles the majority of tax returns prepared by our firm.
Hunter is a charismatic individual that uses his customer service skills to enhance every client's experience. His ability to communicate with clients in a way that is easy to understand is what sets him apart from the typical tax professional.
Hunter is one of the firm's senior tax associates with a focus on individuals and small businesses. Before coming to Hicks and Mann he worked at one of the "Big 4" accounting firms where he serviced Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, high net-worth individuals, expatriates, nonresident aliens and more. Hunter handles a majority of the firm's new tax clients and a growing portion of the existing client base. His wide range of experience is what allows him to work closely with clients and provide second to none tax advice.
Born and raised in northwest Ohio, Hunter moved to Cincinnati after high school. He continued his education and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Business Administration as an Accounting major. From there Hunter moved to Denver, Colorado and worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers for 2 years before moving back to the Cincinnati area. He has passed all 4 parts of the CPA exam and is continuing to further his knowledge and expertise in the tax world as he pursues his Enrolled Agent's licensing.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration as an Accounting Major from the University of Cincinnati
Certifications/Licenses
CPA - State of Ohio
Through his teenage experiences, Matt knew that he wanted to be in a field that was money related. He felt that a degree in Accounting would ultimately give him the best understanding of how money works in the United States. He graduated from Mount Saint Joseph University with degree in Accounting and a minor in finance. After a few years working in the tax and accounting field, Matt was offered a partner position from his employer David Hicks. Shortly after the Hicks & Mann partnership began, David was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed away on August 6, 2012. Matt was devastated that his friend, mentor, and partner passed away at such a young age (44). Matt would eventually go on to acquire the rest of the business from David's wife later that year. Matt vowed to continue to run Hicks & Mann in David's legacy.
Today, Matt runs Hicks & Mann as a holistic financial planning firm with an emphasis on retirement planning, estate planning, wealth management, and tax planning. He enjoys helping clients pursue their financial goals such as retirement while keeping their tax bill to the IRS as small as possible. Matt has extensive experience with financially successful families and family-owned businesses. He advises professionals and senior corporate executives and their families. Clients come to revere his financial advice which is infused with a unique mix of straightforwardness, warmth, informality, and a sense of humor. His wisdom comes from a keen grasp of psychology and a deep understanding of the complexities families encounter as they navigate the minefields of financial and interpersonal issues.
In addition to running Hicks & Mann, he is a serial entrepreneur with ownership in multiple other business sectors including real estate, hospitality, and tech. Still in his early 30s, he looks forward to a long career of helping his clients retire with peace of mind.
Matt currently lives in Bellevue, Kentucky with his lovely wife Addie and their three kids Nora, Knox, and Griffin. He spends all the free time he can get with his family.
Matthew is the founding partner of Hicks & Mann and provides the majority of the technical expertise to clients.
Job Titles:
- WEALTH MANAGER & TAX ASSOCIATE
Ryan brings a level of prestigious customer service skills that elevate the office and create a more welcoming environment. His ability to work directly with clients and provide extreme detail is what sets his tax advice apart.
Ryan is the firm's senior tax professional with a specialty in individual returns. He continues to handle a large portion of the organization's tax returns throughout the year. His particular set of skills is what allows him to work closely with clients to ensure their safeguard against outside risks and potential threats.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati, Ryan currently lives in West Chester where he graduated from Lakota West High School. From there, he continued his education at Miami University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce as a Small Business Management major.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Commerce as a Small Business Management Major from Miami University
Ryan is the one of the firm's tax professional with a specialty in individual returns. Ryan also works very closely with Matt to take care of many of the firms investment clients.