Randall A. Hamilton

Biography

  Mr. Hamilton began his career in public accounting after graduating from Drake University in 1971. He joined the Des Moines office of Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co as an intern in September 1969 and became a full time associate in January 1972. In 1980, he was elected to partner. In 1984 he was put in charge of the tax department of the firm’s Des Moines office, which he ran until 2005. During this time he also served on various firm committees, including the tax practice committee. In January 2006, he left KPMG to open the accounting firm of Hamilton Juffer + Associates llp of which he is president. He provides accounting and tax consulting services to many area businesses, executives and high-net worth individuals. His tax planning practice includes corporations, partnerships, tax exempt organizations, individuals, estates and trusts. In addition to being a CPA he is a PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) and a ChFC (Charted Financial Consultant).   He is active in professional and community organizations, currently serving on the board of directors of The Salisbury House and Gardens, the Mercy Foundation, and the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines advisory council. Mr. Hamilton previously served as president of the Des Moines Club, on the board of Science Center of Iowa (former chairman) and as a board member of the Iowa Taxpayers Association. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, Iowa Society of CPAs, Des Moines Tax Forum and Des Moines Estate Planners.

Research Interest

  Business and management