Our Team

Adam J. McKay, CPA
Financial Adviser / Managing Partner

Adam is the managing partner of the firm.  He and Scott joined forces in late 2009 to form Nelson & McKay.  Adam has been in the accounting field for over 20 years and has been a practicing CPA for 15 years.  Adam's areas of focus include providing strategic tax planning and consulting services regarding Federal and State Tax matters. His main focus has been to serve high-growth, professional services, manufacturing, production, distribution, closely held businesses and their owners. In his off time, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and playing basketball.

Practice Areas:

  • Federal/State tax compliance and consulting
  • Investments consulting and advisory
  • Retirement planning
  • Education planning

Education:

Graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude

Licenses and Membership:

  • Certified Public Accountant, Florida
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Health, Life and Variable Annuity insurance license: Florida, Georgia and Kansas
  • Registered Representative with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
  • Investment Adviser Representative with Cetera Investments Advisers LLC

Honors and Distinctions:

  • Graduate of Tampa Connection

 

Travis R. Gucciardo, CPA
Financial Adviser / Partner

Travis is a junior partner in the firm. Originally from Illinois, Travis relocated to Florida in late 2017.  Travis has been in the public accounting field since 2008 and has been actively CPA licensed since 2015.  Travis provides comprehensive tax planning and preparation to clients of the firm, and also has a diverse background in state and local tax matters.  In his off time, Travis enjoys spending time with his family and watching hockey. 

Practice Areas:

  • Federal/State tax compliance and consulting
  • Investments consulting and advisory
  • Retirement planning
  • Education planning

Education:

Undergraduate degree from Southern Illnois University (Edwardsville). 

Licenses and Membership:

  • Certified Public Accountant, Florida 
  • Health, Life and Variable Annuity insurance license, Florida
  • Registered Representative with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
  • Investment Adviser Representative with Cetera Investments Advisers LLC

 

Scott F. Nelson
Partner Emeritus

Scott retired from the practice in mid-2022 to spend time with his family and begin the next phase of his life.  Scott practiced as a CPA in the state of Florida for over 40 years.  He represented many clients in matters before the IRS, and assisted a vast array of clients with complex tax matters.  Scott was the founding partner of the firm.  Scott has a thorough love for music and is an avid guitar collector.

Education:
Graduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin