Chris Pearson joined YHB after earning his B.S. in Finance, Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems from James Madison University. With over two decades of experience, he has become a trusted advisor to small businesses and high-net-worth individuals, with particular focus in agriculture, real estate, and construction.
As a Principal at YHB, Chris delivers a comprehensive suite of services including accounting, tax, strategic advisory, and business consulting. He plays a key leadership role within the firm as a member of the Board of Directors, the Tax Process and Quality Control Committees, and contributes to numerous innovation and technology initiatives. This blend of firm-level leadership and client-facing experience enables Chris to offer broad, strategic business and tax advisory services tailored to each client’s goals.
Chris’s background also includes service in the U.S. Navy, instilling a strong sense of discipline and commitment that informs his approach to client relationships. He is known for helping business owners set strategic goals and build actionable plans to achieve them. His expertise spans business operations, tax planning and compliance, retirement planning, and mergers and acquisitions.
Chris’s approach is rooted in proactive communication. He regularly engages with clients to understand their evolving needs and leverages tools such as strategic dashboards, benchmarking, and what-if analysis to track performance and uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants. Chris has also served on the Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce in various roles, including on the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Small Business Committee, as well as supporting numerous charitable organizations.
Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his family, exploring emerging technologies and their impact on business, and playing golf.
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What Clients are Saying
“Chris is always helpful, available, and capable to explain things in a way I can easily understand. I trust his advice, and he takes the stress out of our accounting needs.” – Lorrie T.
“Chris Pearson has always done a great job for my family. We are very confident in his abilities and appreciate his hard work and dedication to doing his job so well.” – Anonymous
“Chris Pearson is extremely knowledgeable, an excellent resource for all matters tax related, and very clear in his explanations.” – Charles & Donna P.
