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Like many others now established in the United States, my forebears came from somewhere else. Though I was born here, in Teaneck, New Jersey, both my father and mother were born and raised in various parts of Puerto Rico (PR) before they eventually moved to the mainland United States sometime around the late 1950s. They would eventually move to Florida after I was born, and made sure to keep Puerto Rico close despite having left the island itself.

Lightyear Capital announces its partnership with Schellman & Company in the forming of a new venture that will set the standard for the delivery of information technology and cybersecurity compliance services. Read the official press release below or on the BusinessWire website.

Tampa, FL, August 5, 2021 — Tampa-based CPA firm, Schellman & Company, LLC (Schellman), a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, announced today that it placed #65 among the Inside Public Accounting (IPA) Top 400 Firms 2021, rising ten places from its 2020 ranking with a net revenue of over $77 million.

Florida-Based Firm, Schellman, Recognized as Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces for Millennials™ in 2021 Tampa, FL, July 16, 2021 – Tampa-based CPA firm, Schellman & Company, LLC (Schellman), a leading provider of attestation and compliance services, announced today that the firm has placed #75 among Great Place to Work’s (GPTW) Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials™ in 2021. To even be considered for a ranking, firms were required to employ at least 50 millennials. Over 70% of Schellman 318 team members are considered Millennials, and though this is their first recognition that is generationally specific, it speaks to the large internal strides the firm has made to continuously improve their overall workplace culture. In compiling their rankings, Great Place to Work surveyed millennial employees across the country with questions regarding their experiences of trust and reaching their full human potential as part of their organization, “no matter who they are or what they do.” Employees were also asked to feedback on their daily experiences with their company’s innovation, values, and the effectiveness of leadership. The collective response from the millennial team members at Schellman published by GPTW praised the transparency and proactivity of upper management with regular, personal communication, and specifically recognized the firm’s efforts to reward performance with quarterly bonuses and “surprise gifts.” Such a response is a testament to the work culture Schellman has always sought to establish and maintain—one that prioritizes its people. “The designation from Great Place to Work helps validate that at Schellman we invest in our people who help build our company” says Avani Desai, President, Schellman & Company. "Regardless of age or generation, we have the best and brightest delivering our services, and to appropriately appreciate their hard work, we need to provide them with not only the compensation and benefits that match their high caliber, but also a positive environment where they feel comfortable and where they can grow professionally.” Honored by the initial #75 ranking among millennials, Schellman will strive to improve that position for next year. “As we tailor our programs and push the firm to new industry heights, we will continue to lead with culture, performance and a people-first philosophy. Providing a platform for talented people to perform at the very top of their profession is fundamental to our success.” says Chief People Officer, Karen Greene. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Their full rankings for the “Best Workplaces for Millennials in 2021” can be found on their website at greatplacetowork.com. About Schellman & Company Schellman & Company, LLC is a leading provider of attestation and compliance services—the only company in the world operating under one legal entity that is a CPA firm, a globally approved PCI Qualified Security Assessor, an ISO Certification Registrar, HITRUST CSF Assessor, and a FedRAMP 3PAO. Renowned for expertise supported by practical experience, Schellman's professionals provide exceptional client services balanced by steadfast independence. Our approach builds successful, long-term relationships, and allows our clients to achieve multiple compliance objectives through a single third-party assessor. About Great Place to Work® Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In the United States, Great Place to Work® produces the annual FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For®" list and a series of Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces lists including lists for Millennials, Women, Diversity, Small and Medium Companies and over a half dozen different industry lists. Follow Great Place to Work online at www.greatplacetowork.com and on Twitter at @GPTW_US.

Our Story Many who know me have also probably met my two-year-old twins, Everly and Porter (a girl and a boy). Over this past year, many others have probably witnessed my kids charging into my office to make several, mostly surprise, appearances during Zoom happy hours and client meetings. But what most do not know, however, are the struggles my wife, Brittany, and I went through on our journey to have them. How we got to this point with two happy, healthy children is not a short story or answer—as anyone affected knows, infertility can create so many hardships for couples, and I hope that this blog and our fundraising campaign detailed below will shed some light on the widespread impact it really can have.