Proactive Tax Planning for Impact.

DeAnna Gambaccini, EADirector of Tax & Trust Services

DeAnna leads the tax team in resolving complex challenges for individuals, small businesses, and estates. While she is a versatile strategist, her true specialty lies in the intricate world of Trust and Estate taxation and administration.

As a key liaison at Acorn, DeAnna bridges the gap between our financial planners and clients, ensuring year-round proactive planning and creative advisory solutions. Beyond advisory work, she drives Acorn’s strategic growth through business development and mentors the next generation of financial talent.

DeAnna earned her undergraduate degree cum laude from Cornell University (2012) and her Master’s from Virginia Tech (2014). Outside the office, she is an avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys playing pickleball, cooking, and spending time with her children.

Maryellen Bagley, CPA and EASenior Tax Advisor

Maryellen comes to the Acorn team with over 40 years of public accounting experience. Over the years, Maryellen has developed her tax expertise in multiple sectors, but specializes in individual income and small business tax preparation and planning. As Acorn’s authority on tax research, Maryellen provides advice on accounting, taxation, and various other small business planning issues, as well as bookkeeping services to our client base.

Prior to joining Acorn,  Maryellen worked at an accounting firm in Oakton that was later absorbed by a larger firm in McLean. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science Taxation from Robert Morris University.

Education

• Penn State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Robert Morris University, Master of Science in Taxation

Christine Oldfield, EALead Tax Advisor

Christine Oldfield is an Enrolled Agent and dedicated Lead Tax Advisor for Acorn. She is experienced in the intricacies of tax preparation for individuals, small businesses, non-profits, trusts and estates. 20 years ago she started as an office manager in a tax practice and quickly moved up to be a tax professional and eventually obtain her EA. Christine is passionate about ensuring clients understand their tax situation and how to plan financially throughout the year to take advantage of tax-saving opportunities. Served on the board for Virginia Society of Enrolled Agents. Outside of work you can find Christine with her husband, Tyler, and her 3 sons, Luke, Zeke and JT, usually on a baseball or soccer field playing, assisting coaching, or watching her boys play.

Rasheda Generous, JDLead Tax & Trust Advisor

Rasheda brings a wealth of specialized knowledge to Acorn, focusing on the intersection of estate planning, trust administration, and tax law. With an extensive background in tax return preparation, as well as tax research and analysis, Rasheda provides clients with the technical precision needed to navigate complex financial landscapes while ensuring their long-term legacies are protected.

Rasheda earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the Syracuse University College of Law. She is a member of the Virginia State Bar, where she leverages her deep analytical skills to provide proactive solutions for individuals and families. Rasheda resides in Virginia with her husband and young daughter.

Jeremy McCarthy, CPATax Advisor

Jeremy joined the Acorn team in August of 2024 as a tax advisor. As a CPA with several years of experience in tax accounting and auditing, he is passionate about delivering comprehensive service to clients for all their accounting needs, including proactive tax planning and tax return preparation.

Jeremy graduated from James Madison University in 2018 where he majored in accounting. He decided to major in accounting because of his interest in finance and solving technical problems.

Jeremy resides in Annandale, VA and in his free time enjoys playing music and video games.