CBM News

PDF: Washingtonian Magazine Recognizes Debbie May’s Financial Expertise for the Ninth Time Debora E. May, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, Executive Vice President at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM), director of the firm’s divorce, litigation, wealth management and financial planning practice, and chief investment officer at May Barnhard Investments (MBI), the firm’s financial advisory subsidiary, has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine as a top financial advisor in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. May has been recognized nine times by Washingtonian over the… Read more ›

‘We do not need magic to change the world; we carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine better.’ – Chichi Bhene Chichi Bhene, one of Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM)’s newest team members, wasted no time in contributing to the firm’s CBM100-Charities initiative, a project through which team members serve charitable causes across the Washington, DC metropolitan region or, in Chichi’s case, in South Africa. Chichi, a senior auditor in Cape Town,… Read more ›

On November 23, 2020 Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM)’s Audit Senior-In-Charge Maria Luck donated blood at a OneBlood location in Oviedo, Florida. OneBlood is a not-for-profit dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of others through their work with blood and stem cells which assist in furthering scientific research. During her donation time, Maria was able give a quarter of a gallon of blood to the cause. She was compelled to donate because “in a COVID world, on top of… Read more ›

In early November, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM)’s Tax Manager Lucy Perez volunteered at Manna Food Center and Clarksburg CAN – Community Assistance Network to package non-perishable goods for homeless shelters in the DC Metropolitan Area. She spent a total of 10 hours volunteering at the two locations and prepared a number of meals in the process. She worked tirelessly alongside other volunteers to get together as many meals as possible. Manna Food Center is a Silver Spring, MD-based not-for-profit… Read more ›

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2021? Resolutions usually take the form of personal goals like eating healthier or getting rid of clutter around the house. But you can also make New Year’s resolutions for your small business. 1. Be Realistic About Your Goals The start of a new year is often cause for optimism. This is especially true this year for many people who want to put 2020 behind them from both a business and emotional standpoint…. Read more ›

PDF: Dan Weaver Named President and Managing Partner of Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) has named Daniel L. Weaver, CPA as the firm’s new president and managing partner, effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Weaver currently serves as an executive vice president and chair of the firm’s not-for-profit practice. He will be the sixth president and managing partner in CBM’s 100-year history, succeeding Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA. “I am honored to lead CBM into a… Read more ›

PDF: Peter Reilly Named Chairman of the Board of Directors of Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) has named Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA as the firm’s new chairman of the board of directors, effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Reilly, who has served as CBM’s president and managing partner since 2013, succeeds Patricia Drolet, CPA, PFS, who served in this capacity since January 1, 2019. During his presidency, Reilly oversaw the significant growth of CBM, the… Read more ›

From December 1 to December 15, Talent Acquisition Manager Tana Papinova led a donation initiative alongside Firm Administrator Linda Murphy and Document Management Specialist Sal Attanasio for the Capital Area Food Bank. Tana encouraged all staff to fill two donation bins in Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM)’s Bethesda and DC offices with canned and non-perishable goods. At the end of the collection period, Tana had several boxes filled with donations for the food bank. She also collected $1,050 in direct… Read more ›

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) has donated 2,500 meals to customers served by the Capital Area Food Bank. During a year that has tested the health, well-being and food security of countless thousands across the DC metropolitan region, everyone at the firm is grateful for the opportunity to continue its business of serving clients…and giving back when needed. “Our business has remained strong despite the pandemic,” said Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA, President and Managing Partner of CBM. “Our team… Read more ›

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) has hired Senior Manager Steve Snee, CPA to expand the experience of the firm’s auto dealership practice. Steve will be responsible for managing accounting services including attestation, business and individual tax, and consulting for dealerships, their owners, related entities, individuals and other clients up and down the East Coast. “Since 1921, we have forged some of our strongest client relationships in the dealership industry,” said Peter B. Reilly, CPA, CVA, President and Managing Partner of… Read more ›