Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group Announces New Partner Matthew S. Cleare

Williston, Vermont – – August 21, 2023

The Davis & Hodgdon Advisory group is pleased to announce the appointment of new Partner, Matthew S. Cleare, CPA, CGMA to Davis & Hodgdon CPAs.

Cleare has been in the finance industry for 16 years specializing in accounting, business management and strategy, tax, and finance. His experience in both public and private accounting has brought a unique depth of knowledge to the Firm and its business clients.

“Matt is a tremendous asset to our firm, and I am very pleased to announce his admittance as Partner joining a Partnership team that includes Mandy Bradley and myself”, said Managing Partner Bret L. Hodgdon, CPA, CGMA, CFP®, CFE.  “Most recently he has been a key player as Manager in the growth and success of Convergent Accounting, the client accounting services division of our firm.”

Matthew is a graduate of Champlain College, and he completed the Leadership Champlain program in 2018. He is very active in the community currently serving as Chair on the Vermont Society of CPAs (VTCPA) Board, and he is also a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). He resides in St. Albans with his wife and three children. Matt and his wife Ashley also own and operate Rail City Market in Saint Albans.

Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group (DHAG) is a business and financial services firm with locations in Williston and Rutland Vermont. DHAG is a one-of-a-kind financial firm with the unique ability to offer tax planning through Davis & Hodgdon CPAs, financial and investment planning through *Copper Leaf Financial, and client accounting services through Convergent Accounting. These comprehensive services address all of your business and individual needs and each has a fully dedicated staff. Since 1990 the firm has provided clients with progressive, proactive services through expert staff, high-end technology, and unparalleled efficiency.

Matthew S. Cleare, CPA, CGMA