Gary Wells has over 25 years of experience as member of several Big 4 National Accounting firms and large financial institutions. He has served 15 years as a Vice President and Tax Director for two large financial services corporations. Gary has extensive background in mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, finance and banking. Most recently, he was the Managing Director of Corporate Tax for Navient Solutions, Inc. and its predecessor Sallie Mae, Inc. He managed the tax planning and federal controversy function for both companies. Having worked hands-on in many areas of federal and state income taxation, law and accounting both as an officer and trusted legal, tax advisor, he provides in-depth tax planning advice, including accounting (ASC 740) that affects many facets of operating and structuring businesses for global markets. He understands how to ask the tough questions and the importance of explaining the difficult answers in an easy-to-understand manner. He holds a license to practice as a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
