Today’s tax laws are complicated and continuously changing. Even filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. Our seasoned tax professionals will help ensure that you receive every deduction and tax credit to which you are entitled. The more complicated the tax return, the more opportunity for tax savings. Our team of CPAs and tax professionals are experienced in preparing forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and associated schedules and forms.

Payroll and bookkeeping are necessary albeit time-consuming aspects of running a business. The Rider Kenley team offers payroll solutions that meet your business needs and enable you to spend time doing what you do best: running your company.

Our team is well versed in Quickbooks. We provide training to clients that prefer to run their bookkeeping in-house. We also offer full-service outsourced payroll and bookkeeping departments.

Every estate planning situation is unique. The Rider Kenley team works together with you and your family to understand your specific goals and objectives, and the nature of your relationships.

We will develop an estate planning strategy that minimizes taxes and maximizes the wealth you desire to transfer. First, we assist you with clearly defining your estate planning goals. Next, we organize and mobilize your entire estate planning team (lawyers, financial advisors, and tax professionals).

We evaluate and recommend appropriate estate planning options and then work with you to ensure the best option is implemented vis-à-vis your estate planning documents. Finally, we will continue to analyze whether any amendments are prudent based as your financial and personal lives evolve.

Lisa Conrad, a seasoned manager and CPA at Rider Kenley, brings extensive expertise in accounting and financial management. With a track record of delivering precise and strategic financial solutions, Lisa is dedicated to ensuring clients receive top-notch service and guidance for their financial needs.

Lori Hammer is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 25 years of experience in tax and accounting. She spent nearly ten years with a regional public accounting firm before joining the firm in 2006. Lori works with a variety of individual, trust, and business clients.

Lori graduated with distinction from Purdue University where she majored in accounting and minored in finance. She lives in Carmel with her husband Bill and their twin sons. Lori enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and traveling.

Beth Bennett is a principal of Rider Kenley and was previously a Partner with Rider Kenley & Associates, the predecessor firm of Rider Kenley. Beth has over 27 years of experience with preparing business and personal tax returns, tax projections, financial statements, and estate returns. Beth is committed to providing the highest level of service to her clients and assisting them with minimizing taxes and providing solutions for complex tax issues.

Beth earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minor in business administration from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, graduating with a Summa Cum Laude designation. Outside of the office, Beth loves spending time with her three children and two grandsons. Her other favorite activities include walking, reading, and visiting with friends.