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About Meridian

A boutique firm with institutional rigor.

Meridian was founded in 2003 with a single conviction: tax work should be done by senior people who own outcomes, not interns billed by the hour.

Today we serve more than 800 clients across Florida — from solo founders to eight-figure operating companies — with the same partner-led approach.

Meridian advisors at work
22
years in practice
800+
active clients
$48M+
client savings
3,200+
returns filed
What we believe

Four non-negotiables.

Senior-led

Every engagement is owned by a partner or senior strategist with 10+ years experience. No bait-and-switch to junior staff.

Year-round

We don't disappear after April. Quarterly check-ins keep your plan compounding while the IRS rewrites the rules.

Transparent

Flat-fee pricing, scope agreements, and no surprise bills — ever. You'll know the cost before we start the work.

Personal

We pick up the phone. We learn your business. We remember your kids' names. Boutique by design.

The partners

The strategists behind your numbers.

Elena Vargas, CPA
Managing Partner

Elena Vargas, CPA

22 years in tax strategy. Former Big Four senior manager. Specializes in real estate and S-Corp optimization.

Marcus Reid, EA
Director, IRS Resolution

Marcus Reid, EA

Enrolled Agent with 18 years of federal representation. Has resolved over $40M in client tax liabilities.

Priya Shah, CPA, MST
Senior Strategist, Business Advisory

Priya Shah, CPA, MST

Master's in Taxation. Leads multi-entity engagements for founders and family offices across the Southeast.

Our story

Two decades, one practice.

2003

Founded in Orlando

Elena Vargas opens the practice with a single conviction: tax done deliberately.

2011

Crossed 500 clients

Reached 500 returns annually while keeping a strict senior-only review policy.

2017

Advisory practice launched

Added year-round strategy, bookkeeping, and IRS resolution under one roof.

2024

$48M+ in client savings

Cumulative client tax savings cross the $48M mark across 3,200+ filings.

Ready to work with us?

A 30-minute discovery call — no obligation, no jargon, just a clear next step.

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