Our Story

At RYBD, we go beyond the numbers—we genuinely care about your financial success.
Since 1957, Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan has cultivated close partnerships with businesses in Duluth, Georgia, and beyond. We hold ourselves to the highest standard of care as trusted, professional advisors. Our mission is to serve our clients beyond the numbers.
Each of our clients receive authentic, responsive, and quality-driven services delivered by advisors and accountants who strive to embody our core values every day. Everyone here is invested in cultivating strong partnerships that lead to exceptional results.
Confidentiality and superior quality are guaranteed.
A trusted source for tax advisory and accounting services.
1957
Rhodes & Associates founded by Don Rhodes.
1978
E. Dale Young becomes partner.
1986
Brian Black and Royce Duncan become partners.
1991
Firm announces new name, Rhodes, Young, Black & Duncan.
1998
RYBD moves from Decatur to Gwinnett.
2012
Andrew Pouchier becomes partner.
2020
Robin Sansone and AnneMarie Scully become partners.














We’re driven by our core values.
We deliver a quality work product in a professional manner and maintain impartiality and confidentiality.
Full-service consulting and strategic insight to assist organizations through complex financial matters and tools to set and achieve desired financial goals.
We promote, encourage, and facilitate employee professional development and we embrace innovation and technology.
Our team always operates with mutual respect for our clients and one another.

Dedicated to community giving.
We believe in going beyond the numbers and making a meaningful impact in our community through our service and our actions. We partner with several community organizations companywide and as individuals to ensure that we are giving back to our community.












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