October 20, 2025
Yeo & Yeo is pleased to announce that Eric Sowatsky, CPA, CGMA, NSSA, PFS, has been elected to the Stevens Center for Family Business (SCFB) Executive Council as a sponsor firm representative. This appointment recognizes his experience as a business advisor and underscores his commitment to advancing the success of family-owned companies.
The Stevens Center for Family Business, part of Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Business & Management, supports family enterprises across the Great Lakes Bay Region by offering education, peer groups, networking, and access to national and local experts. Yeo & Yeo was proud to be among the founding supporters of the Stevens Center for Family Business, joining other Saginaw-area businesses in creating a lasting resource for family-owned companies.
“Family businesses are at the heart of our communities, and I have always been inspired by the passion and dedication it takes to keep them thriving across generations,” said Sowatsky. “I look forward to contributing my accounting and wealth management perspectives to the Stevens Center for Family Business Executive Council, and supporting the members as they grow, protect, and transition their businesses.”
At Yeo & Yeo, Sowatsky focuses on strategic tax planning for businesses and individuals. Over the past two decades, he has developed specialized expertise in the agribusiness industry, frequently speaking on the WSGW Radio Farm Show and actively participating in several statewide agribusiness associations. In addition to his accounting expertise, Sowatsky is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), a designation that combines CPA experience with comprehensive financial planning. He is passionate about helping family business owners develop succession plans that support smooth transitions to the next generation.
Sowatsky’s experience in advising family-owned companies gives him a valuable perspective to bring to the Stevens Center for Family Business. His ability to help business owners balance tax strategies, financial planning, and succession goals positions him to contribute meaningfully to the Council’s mission of helping family businesses thrive.
About Yeo & Yeo
Yeo & Yeo (yeoandyeo.com) is a business success partner using the power of listening, perspective, and connected purpose to help clients, communities, and colleagues thrive. The company specializes in business consulting, accounting, audit, tax, technology, wealth management, medical billing, and HR solutions. Founded in 1923, the organization focuses on elevating its clients and strengthening its communities. Yeo & Yeo, a Michigan-based firm, ranks among the Top 200 accounting firms in the U.S. and is a member of the BDO Alliance USA.
Advisory Services offered through Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Securities may be offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Additional advisory services may be offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. are affiliated. 3390 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002. 563-582-2855.
Check your Financial Professionals registration status on https://brokercheck.finra.org/ and/or https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. Although Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. do not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, our financial professionals may offer some or all of these services through their independent outside business. This information is not intended as tax or legal advice.
The Stevens Center for Family Business, part of Saginaw Valley State University’s College of Business & Management, supports family enterprises across the Great Lakes Bay Region by offering education, peer groups, networking, and access to national and local experts. Yeo & Yeo was proud to be among the founding supporters of the Stevens Center for Family Business, joining other Saginaw-area businesses in creating a lasting resource for family-owned companies.
“Family businesses are at the heart of our communities, and I have always been inspired by the passion and dedication it takes to keep them thriving across generations,” said Sowatsky. “I look forward to contributing my accounting and wealth management perspectives to the Stevens Center for Family Business Executive Council, and supporting the members as they grow, protect, and transition their businesses.”
At Yeo & Yeo, Sowatsky focuses on strategic tax planning for businesses and individuals. Over the past two decades, he has developed specialized expertise in the agribusiness industry, frequently speaking on the WSGW Radio Farm Show and actively participating in several statewide agribusiness associations. In addition to his accounting expertise, Sowatsky is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS), a designation that combines CPA experience with comprehensive financial planning. He is passionate about helping family business owners develop succession plans that support smooth transitions to the next generation.
Sowatsky’s experience in advising family-owned companies gives him a valuable perspective to bring to the Stevens Center for Family Business. His ability to help business owners balance tax strategies, financial planning, and succession goals positions him to contribute meaningfully to the Council’s mission of helping family businesses thrive.
About Yeo & Yeo
Yeo & Yeo (yeoandyeo.com) is a business success partner using the power of listening, perspective, and connected purpose to help clients, communities, and colleagues thrive. The company specializes in business consulting, accounting, audit, tax, technology, wealth management, medical billing, and HR solutions. Founded in 1923, the organization focuses on elevating its clients and strengthening its communities. Yeo & Yeo, a Michigan-based firm, ranks among the Top 200 accounting firms in the U.S. and is a member of the BDO Alliance USA.
Advisory Services offered through Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Securities may be offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Additional advisory services may be offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. are affiliated. 3390 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002. 563-582-2855.
Check your Financial Professionals registration status on https://brokercheck.finra.org/ and/or https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/.
Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. Although Cetera named entities and Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. do not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, our financial professionals may offer some or all of these services through their independent outside business. This information is not intended as tax or legal advice.
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