GREGORY L. ALLISON JD, CPA/PFS, CFP®

Greg focuses on estate and succession planning for business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals. He frequently advises clients in the automotive, oil and gas, transportation, construction and real estate industries. Greg also assists clients with researching, understanding and planning through complex tax issues impacted by multiple aspects of federal and state tax laws.

Greg is also responsible for the preparation of annual income tax returns for estates and trusts in addition to the preparation of gift tax returns, federal estate tax returns and state inheritance tax returns.

Education

J.D. – Duquesne University School of Law
B.S. – Actuarial Studies, Accounting and Business Administration, Thiel College

Professional and Community Involvement

Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants

Member—American and Pennsylvania Bar Associations

Member—The Pittsburgh Foundation Professional Advisory Council

Treasurer—Board of Directors of Manchester Youth Development Center

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Do you have a hobby/personal passion? 
Hockey

What was the best advice you’ve ever received? 
We have two ears and one mouth for a reason. The importance of active listening cannot be overstated.

Who is your role model?
My maternal great-grandfather. It is a long story but I love sharing it.

What was your childhood dream?
To play in the NFL.

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self? 
Relax and have no fear. You have so much up ahead. You should see your wife and kids!

People would be surprised to know that I…
I’m related to Abraham Lincoln (through a few marriages)

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career? 
To be able to meet, advise, and learn from so many types of people from so many industries and backgrounds.

What was your first job? 
I stocked shelves at a local grocery store.

Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)
I believe that life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% how we respond to it.

When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do? 
Home improvement projects.

Our Thoughts On

FEATURED

Big Problem: Company Impacted By Ransomware.


Big Thinking: Restore System On-site And Avoid Six-figure Ransom.

TREVOR WARREN joined Schneider Downs in 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting. He mainly focuses on audit, review, and compilation engagements, and services a diversified number of industries from automotive to nonprofit.
One of Trevor’s clients fell victim to ransomware. Their system was locked down and the ransom was in the mid six-figures. The company had cyber insurance and was referred to a few firms that were more focused on negotiating the ransom instead of assisting in restoring the system. That’s when Trevor received a call from the company’s CFO. “I was able to immediately get the CFO in touch with our cyber team, who were on-site and working with their Director of Information Technology quickly,” said Trevor. “We were able to successfully restore the client’s system and remove any threat of ransomware. Plus, the client did not have to pay any of the ransom and most of our fees were covered through their cyber insurance.” Schneider Downs provides Big Thinking and Personal Focus in delivering a variety of services for large and small businesses, both publicly and privately held, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities and more. Through our commitment to thought leadership and knowledge management, we deliver the solutions our clients need with a personal commitment to service.

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