Brian M. Rust

Brian M. Rust has over 16 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Brian M. currently serves as the Controller and Director of Finance & Accounting at Synergy Settlement Services, where they are responsible for the company's financial functions. Prior to this, they worked at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) in different roles, including Firmwide Subject Matter Expert for Blockchain/Cryptocurrency Technology, Senior Associate in the Technology Industry, Senior Associate in Federal Tax Strategies, and Senior Associate in Commercial Services Industry. At CLA, they specialized in assisting clients with accounting, tax planning/consulting, compliance challenges, and financial reporting in relation to blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, as well as other tax credit programs and complex financial issues. Before joining CLA, they were a Founding Partner at Oak Capital Accounting Group, LLC, where they provided accounting, tax, and payroll solutions to individual and business clients. Brian M. also served as the Managing Partner at Residential Realty Partners, overseeing risk management, client engagement, and business processes for the brokerage's operations. Prior to that, they worked as the Mortgage Banking Director at Wachovia, where they led a team of mortgage consultants and managed retail mortgage production. Brian M. also held positions at World Savings as a Corporate Sales Trainer, Wholesale Account Executive, and Loan Analyst, where they facilitated sales culture implementation, conducted training sessions, and developed client relationships. Brian M. Rust has a comprehensive background in finance, accounting, taxation, and business development across multiple industries.

Brian M. Rust's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from UCF College of Business and an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business from St. Petersburg College. No specific start or end years were provided for both degrees.