Brook Pickrell

Brook Pickrell

CPA

Director, Tax & Advisory
Columbus

TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, MUCH IS EXPECTED.

Whether it’s officiating her best friend’s wedding on a whim (despite not being an officiant yet!) or keeping a 100-year-old house functioning, Brook’s life is anything but dull. Brook draws inspiration from her four children, who amaze her daily with their curiosity and resilience.

Brook is dedicated to guiding clients through complex tax laws and developing innovative training strategies. In addition to her client advisory work, Brook is deeply committed to developing people and strengthening professional teams.  She has led firm-wide training initiatives, mentored professionals at all career stages, and helped build scalable learning and leadership frameworks that translate technical expertise into real-world impact.  Driven by the motto, “To whom much is given, much is expected,” Brook lives each day with purpose, laughter, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

  • Professional Biography
    • Brook joined GBQ in 2025 and is a strategic CPA and business advisor with more than 25 years of experience delivering tax expertise, practical business guidance, and innovative learning solutions. Renowned for translating complex financial and tax matters into actionable insights, Brook empowers executives and business owners to achieve growth, mitigate risk, and navigate regulatory changes.

      Brook is a trusted advisor to high-net-worth families and closely held businesses, aligning tax, legal, and financial strategies for optimal outcomes. Brook’s collaborative approach extends to mentoring professionals, fostering high-performing teams, and cultivating future leaders.

      Brook earned her Bachelor of Science in Business, Accountancy/Finance (Summa Cum Laude) from Wright State University and is a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio. Brook is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs, and has demonstrated community leadership as Past President of Kaleidoscope Youth Center.
  • Education
    • Wright State University — B.S., Business Accounting/Finance
  • Professional Associations
    • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
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