Results

We work with you on a personal level to determine the best solutions for your unique needs, then leverage our seasoned expertise to achieve the best possible results.

Relationships

We are your trusted partner in success. Our firm is large enough to offer a full range of professional services at a fair price, but small enough to give you the individual attention that you deserve.

Relief

Rest assured that when a need arises, our firm is ready and capable to handle everything for you so you can focus on what matters most to you.

Diamond Garner, CPA

CEO, Shine Bright CPA LLC| CPA Certified Public Accountant | Financial Advocate & Speaker

Diamond Garner is a Certified Public Accountant in Chicago. She is the founder of Shine Bright CPA, an accounting and financial planning firm. She believes that financial education is the key to building a strong financial foundation. 

Diamond attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale where she received both her Bachelors and Masters in Accounting with a concentration in Taxation.  With this intellect, she went on to work for major public accounting firms in the city of Chicago where she served as a tax account, tax senior, and fulfilled many managerial duties.  During her tenure, she was also personally selected to travel across the country and work exclusively for a top American investment firm. 

In April 2018, after working in public accounting for 7 years, she decided to start her own firm with the mission of using her developed knowledge and expertise to help her community learn tax law and financial literacy. Diamond now works with individuals and small business owners, leading financial wellness workshops and teaching them about strategic tax planning.