President
Auburn University
Mat has more than 30 years of experience in the tax and public accounting industry beginning with Arthur Andersen in Atlanta, Georgia in their Tax Consulting Group. In this role, Mat helped individuals and businesses of all sizes reduce their tax liabilities. Realizing a need for quality tax and business planning, Mat founded The Hultquist Firm in 2003 with a mission to go beyond the standard tax return and financial statement preparation services offered by most CPA firms. His passion and experience in this industry has helped numerous businesses and their owners to save thousands of dollars, giving them the opportunity to take their businesses to new levels.
Mat is married with 4 children and lives in Greer, South Carolina. In his spare time, Mat enjoys working on his farm and spending time with his family. Mat also has a passion for learning and reads every chance he gets.
Caryn’s passion focuses on providing tax planning and compliance services to high-net-worth individuals and family groups as well as flow-through entities. She has more than 35 years of experience working with individuals and businesses to mitigate their taxes. She is also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, assisting clients through the process of growing their businesses as they prepare for succession planning and exit strategies.
Caryn is married with 7 children, grandchildren and lives in Mauldin. In her spare time, Caryn enjoys golfing, cooking and spending time with her family.
BS Business Administration, USC Upstate
MPAcc, Clemson University
BA Spanish, Wofford College
Pursuing BS Accounting, Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Accounting, Tri-County Technical College
BA in Accounting, Southern Wesleyan University
Rachel has been with The Hultquist Firm since May 2015. Over the years, she has gained hands-on experience across nearly every industry we serve, while also developing a broad and deep understanding of accounting that enhance the value we provide to our clients. Her warm and positive demeanor not only strengthen client relationships but also fosters a collaborative and motivated environment within her team. During her time at THF, she has developed strong leadership skills that have prepared her to effectively run and manage the Accounting Department. Rachel is looking forward to continuing to grow the Accounting Department and positively impacting our clients’ businesses.
