Anita O'Neal

Anita O'Neal is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with extensive experience in financial management and business strategy.4 She previously served as the Lead Internal Auditor at AT&T, where she utilized her financial acumen and analytical skills. Currently, Anita is the founder of Powerful People Plan, a company that empowers first-generation money makers to build sustainable financial futures.14

Anita has received several accolades for her work, including:

• 2021 Top 50 Women in Accounting
• 2022 Enterprising Women of the Year Honoree
• 2023 GS10KSB (Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses) participant2

She is known for her expertise in tax, accounting, and business strategy.2 Anita earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington and has over a decade of experience as a Certified Public Accountant.46

Anita is actively involved in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship. She has participated in events such as Global Entrepreneurship Week and Denver Startup Week.35 Through her company, Powerful People Plan, she offers financial coaching and strategies to help individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals.14