Small Business Accounting
Small business, self -employed or non-profit? We can help with bookkeeping. We take care of your books for you, and set you up on payroll so you can get back to the job of running your business and generating profits.
Tax Planning Services
Planning is the key to successfully and legally reducing your tax liability. We go beyond tax compliance and proactively recommend tax saving strategies to maximize your after-tax income. We have been helping clients in Nashville, TN since 2014.
Tax Preparation Services
Whether we like it or not, today’s tax laws are so complicated that filing a relatively simple return can be confusing. It is just too easy to overlook deductions and credits to which you are entitled on your tax return. Even if you use a computer software program there’s no substitute for the assistance of an experienced tax professional for your tax prep.
Quarterly Tax Advisory Service
Our Quarterly Tax Advisory Service delivers proactive planning, compliance, and filing—so you stay ahead, save more, and stress less.
Accounting and Tax Firm
We’re a one stop shop for all your tax services.
If you are looking for a blend of personal service and expertise in Nashville, Hendersonville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, and Germantown, you have come to the right place! We are locally owned, family operated, and offer a broad range of services for business owners, executives and independent professionals. Our rates are affordable. We are experienced and friendly. And we will get on the phone with you. Your initial consultation is free.
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Happy Clients
1860+
Returns Filed
246,400
Tax Dollars Saved
$3,328,829
Dedicated Team Members
12
Brad Jones, CPA
Founding Partner Brad started Jones and Associates in 2014 and rebranded the firm to TriStar Associates in 2020....View Full Profile
Daniel Palo, EA
Partner - Business Consulting Daniel joined TriStar Associates in 2016 and has years of tax preparation and planning experience with both individuals and small businesses. Daniel w...View Full Profile
Brian Jones, CPA
Partner - Business Services Brian joined TriStar and Associates in 2019 and brings over 10 years of experience in public accounting and throughout his career he has provided audi...View Full Profile
Sam Laws
Senior Tax Associate Sam was born and raised in Hendersonville, TN and was a graduate of Hendersonville High School. Sam has public accounting experience working with high...View Full Profile
Matthew Johnson
Tax Associate Matthew joined TriStar in 2022. He works to assists individuals, small businesses, and the self-employed with all of their tax needs. Outside of work,...View Full Profile
Trish Wechman
Senior Tax Associate Trish joined our tax team in July, 2025. She started her career in New York and has 30 years in Public Accounting experience working with small busine...View Full Profile
Stacy Carraway
Business Services Manager Stacy has over 17 years of experience in accounts payable, receivable, payroll, benefits administration, financial reporting, and month end closings. ...View Full Profile
Angela Lillard
Business Services Team Angela has over 20 years processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll working for DuPont Accounts Payable for many years. With the kn...View Full Profile
Nick Kemp
Business Services Team Nick joined TriStar in January 2023 as an intern before coming on-board full time as part of the Business Services team in May 2023. He is a recent gr...View Full Profile
Hannah Johnson
Executive Administrator Hannah is the first point of contact for the client service departments and keeps our daily operations running smoothly....View Full Profile
Katie Hall
Office Administrator Hannah is the first point of contact for the client service departments and keeps our daily operations running smoothly....View Full Profile
Lisa Blackledge
Office Administrator Hannah is the first point of contact for the client service departments and keeps our daily operations running smoothly....View Full Profile
Kannon Vanderburg
Office Bookkeeper Kannon joins us in the Business Services department as a bookkeeper. Kannon was born in Sacramento, California and currently lives in Gallatin. Kannon...View Full Profile
Wendy Sala
Bookkeeper Kannon joins us in the Business Services department as a bookkeeper. Kannon was born in Sacramento, California and currently lives in Gallatin. Kannon...View Full Profile
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