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Visit one of our many cpa offices conveniently located throughout eastern South Dakota communities, serving businesses throughout the United States. Click here to access your tax organizer documents. CHAMBERLAIN OFFICE CONTACT US 316 Sorensen Dr Chamberlain, SD 57325 Ph: 605-234-6055

We work every day to provide expert knowledge and unmatched service to best serve our client's business, accounting, tax, audit, and wealth management needs. Jamie Eldeen, CPA Partner | Practice Leader, Audit Mitchell Office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd, PO Box 249 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Email Jamie SERVICES Audits of Not for Profit Organizations Audits of Governmental Organizations Audits of Employee Benefit Plans Corporate & Partnership Accounting & Taxation INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Non-Profits State & Local Government Hospitality Employee Benefit Plans ABOUT JAMIE As a Partner and leader of our Audit Practice, Jamie Eldeen oversees the audit and attest department for the firm including oversight of the firm’s quality control. Jamie is also the leader of our Huron & Miller offices. He works with a variety of organizations helping them succeed by providing industry expertise and business planning strategies, as well as assisting with tax, accounting and financial statement needs. Education B.S., Accounting – University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Certifications and Licensures Certified Public Accountant (CPA) "I enjoy working with our clients on the journey." I love to take scenic drives and hikes through the mountains and looking down over it all when I have reached the top. That journey to the top of the mountain involves navigating turns, figuring out how to get around obstacles, and finding the way to the summit to see the big picture. I enjoy working with our clients on the journey, they must take in their businesses, to climb and maneuver up the mountain to find the big picture. ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT South Dakota Certified Public Accountants (SDCPA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Mitchell Lions Club, Treasurer

Visit one of our many cpa offices conveniently located throughout eastern South Dakota communities, serving businesses throughout the United States. Click here to access your tax organizer documents. YANKTON OFFICE CONTACT US 118 W 3rd St. Yankton, SD 57078 Ph: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008

Partner Matt Buenzow Partner Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Entity Taxation Employee Benefit Plan Audits Business Advisory Services Tax Planning Compilations & Reviews INDUSTRIES Construction Professional Services Technology ABOUT ME EDUCATION BS, Accounting, Arts Management. University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES CPA ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Corn Palace Shrine Club, Treasurer Mitchell Resurgam Lodge #31, Treasurer and Past Master Mitchell Masonic Building Association, Treasurer Mitchell Downtown First United Methodist Church Finance Committee Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I love to make a positive impact on someone's life and help them succeed. What are your hobbies? My favorite hobby and biggest frustration is tinkering with electronics. It's fun when they work, but they almost never do the first time. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Continually strive to make yourself more valuable to clients and your fellow team members. What have you gained from working at ELO? Stress. Increasingly cynical opinion of government, Congress, and American society in general. What are three words to describe ELO? Experience, friendly, helpful. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching NASCAR and Hockey. What's on your bucket list? I would like to be present at the Daytona 500. What places have you lived? Waseca, MN Vermillion, SD Mitchell, SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would like to visit Alaska. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? I could not live without my sense of humor.

Submit Your Forms Please use the links below to submit your W-2 or 1099 information to ELO CPA’s & Advisors. Complete and accurate information is required by January 10th, 2025, to guarantee timely filing. If you have any questions, please email accounting@elocpa.com or call the 1099/W-2 Team at 605-996-7717 . Recipient copies will automatically be mailed to the address provided. 1099 Form W2 Form

Partner | Practice Leader, Advisory Services Jamie Eldeen, CPA Partner | Practice Leader, Advisory Services Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES Entity Taxation Employee Benefit Plan Audits Compilations & Reviews Governmental Audits Business Transitions/Successions Mergers & Acquisitions Non-Profit Audits Business & Family Succession Planning General Financial Audits Business Advisory Services Tax Planning Agreed Upon Procedures INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Non-Profits Hospitality State & Local Government Banking/Credit Unions ABOUT ME EDUCATION BSBA in Accounting USD Vermillion, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I enjoy identifying and solving problems, going through solutions with clients and/or peers and identifying the best solution to a given issue - the accounting field provides an abundance of opportunities to do this. I really don't know what a picture of this would be. What are your hobbies? I'm not a big hobby guy, what I enjoy outside of work is spending time with my family and the occasional sporting event. What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Find what you're good at and pursue it - we tend to enjoy the things we are good at. What have you gained from working at ELO? A career that I'm proud of What are three words to describe ELO? Hard working, trustworthy, advisors What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? II am all for Minnesota sports teams (Vikings, Twins, Gophers) What's on your bucket list? I would like to visit all of the National Parks What places have you lived? Spencer, SD; Rosemount, MN; Salem, SD; Highmore, SD; Clearwater, MN; Mitchell, SD; Brookings, SD; San Antonio, TX; Wichita Falls, TX; Vermillion, SD,; Chamberlain, SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I Can't narrow it.down to 1 place - I'd like to visit them all; What's the one thing in life you could not live without? My family, they are my number one thing I could not live without.

Human Resources Manager Erin Baker, SHRM-CP Human Resources Manager Mitchell office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Send an Email SERVICES HR Management Consulting Leadership Coaching INDUSTRIES HR Consulting ABOUT ME EDUCATION Business Management Associates Mitchell Technical College CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT SESHRM Chapter Member SHRM Membership Workforce Development Team - Mitchell Leadership Mitchell Accelerated Leadership Certificate - Skill Path Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? Inspiring Leaders to be the best they can be. Lead by example, creating more leaders instead of followers. Advocating for the number one asset in any business - the employees! What are your hobbies? Building our families forever home with my spouse. Following our kids in their activities, they are my favorite hobby! Their happiness is number one! What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Self- Accountability and drive are great attributes in a new hire! If you enjoy your career, everything else will fall into place. What have you gained from working at ELO? Patience, change takes time! What are three words to describe ELO? Service, Experts, Professional. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? I enjoy watching basketball. I cheered on Iowa's Caitlin Clark this year. What's on your bucket list? Traveling to Montana is number one on my bucket list. What places have you lived? Woonsocket, SD - Huron, SD - Mount Vernon, SD. What is one place in the world you would love to visit? I would love to visit Italy. What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Reisens are my ultimate favorite candy!

Senior Associate | Tax Practice Josh Vaith, CPA Senior Associate | Tax Practice Yankton office 118 W 3rd St Yankton, SD 57078 Phone: 605-665-6007 Fax: 605-665-6008 Send an Email SERVICES Individual Taxation Entity Taxation Tax Planning Agribusiness Assurance Farm Business Management & Consulting INDUSTRIES Agribusiness Start-Ups/Entrepreneurship Retail Construction ABOUT ME EDUCATION Bachelor's of Science in Professional Accountancy Black Hills State, Spearfish, SD Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration - Economics and Finance Black Hills State, Spearfish, SD CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES ASSOCIATIONS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Q&A WITH THE TEAM What do you do and how do you make an impact for others? I like being a positive influence on clients and helping make things that are typically scary to them (taxes) less painful and simpler to understand. What are your hobbies? Traveling and spending time with friends and family What advice do you have for prospective employees of ELO? Be adaptable and always willing to help What have you gained from working at ELO? I've learned to adapt to things on the fly and have lots of experience and knowledge What are three words to describe ELO? Flexible. Challenging. What is your favorite sport and/or favorite team to watch? My favorite sports to watch are baseball and football. My go-to teams are the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings. What's on your bucket list? My goal is to travel and have fun What places have you lived? Scotland, SD. Spearfish, SD What is one place in the world you would love to visit? Switzerland What's the one thing in life you could not live without? Sugar

We provide a thoughtful approach to issues like member ownership, investments, lending powers and practices, state and federal regulations, and asset/liability management issues to allow your organization to focus on your core mission. Click here to access your tax organizer documents. FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES We want to be a member of your team. The financial experts at ELO CPAs & Advisors understand what makes credit unions unique and the unique financial services they require. We provide a thoughtful approach to issues like member ownership, investments, lending powers and practices, state and federal regulations, and asset/liability management issues to allow your organization to focus on your core mission. We work with a variety of firms: Community Credit Unions Industry Credit Unions Financial Institutions Insurance Agencies Call us today to speak to ELO’s team of credit union industry experts about our accountancy and financial services so you can better serve your member-owners. TALK TO AN EXPERT OUR SERVICES Strategy & Management Industry benchmark analysis Allowance for credit losses consulting Policy and procedure analysis Compliance & Assurance Financial statement audits Supervisory committee audits BSA compliance testing Other agreed upon procedures How do we know our allowance for loan loss is accurate? During the course of a financial statement audit or supervisory committee audit we will review the calculations and provide insights and feedback to assist your estimating process and ensure it is in accordance with GAAP. Do I need a full financial statement audit or does a supervisory committee audit suffice? Credit unions with assets of $500 million or more are required to have an annual financial statement audit. Credit unions with less than $500 million in assets but greater than $10 million in assets can either have an annual financial statement audit or an other supervisory committee audit. Credit unions with assets of $10 million or less can have either an annual financial statement audit or a supervisory committee audit. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We work every day to provide expert knowledge and unmatched service to best serve our client's business, accounting, tax, audit, and wealth management needs. Cody Washburn IT Systems Administrator Mitchell Office 1820 N Sanborn Blvd PO Box 249 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: 605-996-7717 Fax: 605-996-4091 Email Cody ABOUT CODY As the firm's IT Systems Administrator, Cody Washburn works diligently to keep ELO on the leading edge of technology. Cody maintains and oversees all aspects of the firm’s infrastructure. His duties/responsibilities include upgrade and install of new hardware and software, perform troubleshooting to address any problems with computer systems, and assess virus and potential threats to the firm’s network. Education A.A.S., Information Systems Technology

Mike Friese Associate | Business Services Sioux Falls Office Send an Email 6300 S Old Village Pl Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Phone: 605-271-1302 Fax: 605-339-4991 SERVICES Taxation Client Accounting Services INDUSTRIES Retail Sector Construction Hospitality Medical & Health Services ABOUT As an Associate within the Business Services area, Mike Friese works in the tax and client accounting services practices. His duties/responsibilities include providing business accounting services and assisting clients with tax and accounting related services. EDUCATION B.S., Accounting – University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD