Rob is the leading partner and founder of Richardson & Associates, which was formed in 1979. He has been in public accounting since 1972 and previously was a cost reimbursement auditor and national audit coordinator. Rob's responsibilities in the firm include helping their clients accumulate wealth through management consulting, business valuations, financial planning, and investment services.

He passed the CPA examination in 1972, the certified financial planner (CFP®) examination in 1991.

Rob belongs to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Institute of Certified Financial Planners.   He is a Registered Representative affiliated with broker-dealer Securities America, Inc., an advisor representative affiliated with Securities America Advisors, Inc., and has life and health insurance licenses.

Omaha, Nebraska knows Rob well, as he is active in community affairs and community service. He is a past Chairman of the CPA Connect Advisory Board, which is the leading network of accounting firms and is affiliated with CPA America and Horwath International.

Gary Plachy is a shareholder and the tax manager.  He joined the firm in 1987.  He provides a full range of tax services to individuals and businesses. Gary is responsible for tax planning and IRS representation. His areas of expertise include individual and business income tax issues and estate tax planning.

Gary has 33 years of public accounting experience, primarily in the income tax and estate tax areas.  His past work experience has also included being the chief financial officer of an interstate trucking company, and manager of the cost estimating department of an electrical contractor, responsible for cost estimating, bidding and material purchasing.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a national business honor society. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with distinction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1974 and received his CPA permit in 1976.

Julie McCoy is the manager of the business services department and joined the firm in 1992. She serves a diversified client base of individuals and small business owners in providing tax, accounting, and computer services. She assists small business owners in tax and business planning along with daily operations. Her areas of expertise include individual and business income tax, software training, payroll and sales tax.  Julie's consulting services encompass accounting and tax services for entrepreneurs and new business startups, among others.

Prior to joining Richardson & Associates, Julie operated her own bookkeeping firm, providing bookkeeping and income tax services to individuals and small business. Her previous experience includes supervising office and telemarketing activity for an international firm, and accounts payable and inventory pricing for a local equipment company.

She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with distinction from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She passed the CPA exam in 1991. She is a member of Alpha Chi, a national honor society, and Omicron Delta Kappa, a leadership-honors society for students who are actively involved in school activities. She is also an active member of a local P.E.O. Chapter, a philanthropic organization, which supports women in higher education.

Shawn Wiemer is a shareholder and joined the firm in 2006, as the audit and accounting manager.  He has financial statement preparation and tax experience in a broad range of industries including construction, retail, and service.  In addition, he has extensive experience performing audits, reviews and compilations for governmental and nonprofit entities.

Shawn’s work consists of assisting small business clients with their year-end tax reporting requirements as well as preparation of financial statements needed for internal use, financing, bonding or other third party users.  He also works with individuals who are starting a new business, in the areas of entity selection, accounting questions and compliance. 

He passed the CPA exam in 1989, and has been working in public accounting in the areas of audit and accounting, income tax and small business consulting since 1987 when he graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Shawn is a Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Diana Cervantes is a paraprofessional accountant and joined the firm in 1983.  She is responsible for client monthly write-up work, bank reconciliation, processing tax returns and payroll processing.  Her duties also include answering phones, copying, and filing.  Diana is frequently seen at Richardson & Associates clients, helping them with their day-to-day operations.

Diana has worked in public accounting for over 20 years, progressing from bookkeeper to her current paraprofessional position.  She has taken many business courses through Metropolitan Community College and has taken numerous non-credit courses to enhance her computer skills. She is also a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor