Dawn Schneider has been a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over 20 years. She was originally licensed in Florida, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Accounting. Dawn began her career with a big eight accounting firm in Orlando. She worked as an auditor on large publicly held companies in manufacturing, healthcare, publishing and other industries.

From there, she returned to her roots in Iowa and continued to practice accounting and tax for another International accounting firm. Dawn thoroughly enjoyed her years in public accounting as an auditor.

Dawn left the big firm environment to raise three children. During this time, she maintained her CPA with continuing education, and graduate course work. She also did temporary work such as teaching accounting at a community college and assuming controller responsibilities during a controller’s leave. She also enjoyed volunteering as Treasurer for a Parent teacher organization.

In 2000, Dawn began working with Individual and small business tax and accounting for a small local firm in Iowa. Dawn transferred the knowledge she acquired in her audit career to the small business environment.  This is the area that she has found a true passion for. In Iowa, Dawn began a partnership with a colleague offering tax and accounting services. Shortly thereafter she moved out of state for a temporary assignment. During this time she worked for Andover CPAs, in Andover Kansas. Since Arizona was going to be a more permanent location she was very excited to meet Ryan Stone and start a new partnership.

Ryan Stone began his professional career in restaurant management and banking, where he gained firsthand exposure to business operations, cash flow, and financial decision-making. Those experiences led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Accountancy and a career in public accounting, with a focus on tax and advisory work.

After graduate school, Ryan joined a Chandler-based CPA firm, where he developed a strong technical foundation in tax compliance, planning, and client advisory services. It was during this time that he met Dawn Schneider. Sharing similar values, work ethic, and a commitment to high-quality client service, they partnered to build what would become Schneider & Stone.

Ryan’s work today centers on complex tax matters, proactive planning, and helping individuals and business owners make informed financial decisions. He is known for a practical, detail-driven approach that balances technical accuracy with clear, actionable advice. His experience spans a wide range of industries and client situations, allowing him to anticipate issues before they arise and guide clients through change with confidence.

Ryan lives in the Gilbert area with his wife and children and values long-term relationships—both with clients and within the local community. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active and following Arizona sports, including the Cardinals.