Layson Advisory Group empowers individuals with personalized tax and retirement strategies, thoughtfully designed to meet both their immediate needs and long-term financial goals.
Tony Layson | Founder and Enrolled Agent
Born and raised in Macon, Tony is the founder of Layson Advisory Group and has been a licensed insurance professional since 1975. In 1981, he and his wife Debby launched a small business bookkeeping and accounting practice, which has grown over the decades into the full-service advisory firm it is today. Tony has been an Enrolled Agent for over 25 years—a credential representing the highest level of expertise awarded by the IRS. This distinction allows him a broader scope of authority than most tax preparers, making him much more than a tax preparer. Alongside his team, Tony provides strategic tax advice as part of a comprehensive suite of financial services, a combination that is rare in the industry. He specializes in working with accredited investors and business clients, helping hundreds of clients across the U.S. minimize their tax liabilities and achieve their financial goals. His extensive knowledge of insurance, retirement planning, and tax strategy also allows him to develop life-planning strategies tailored to each client, whether individual or business. Tony has been happily married to Debby for over 54 years. Together, they have two children, three grandchildren, and recently welcomed their first great-granddaughter. Outside of the office, Tony enjoys playing the guitar, listening to live music, and spending quality time with his family. The Layson family is known for their legendary “fam jams,” bringing music and joy into their home and the lives of those around them.
Debby Layson | Chief Accounting Officer
Born and raised in Macon, Debby joined Tony in founding their accounting practice in 1981. With a strong background in bookkeeping, she played a key role in developing and growing that side of the business. As technology transformed the accounting industry, Debby continued to evolve alongside it. In 2001, she became a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, providing hands-on training to small businesses looking to streamline their bookkeeping. Always ahead of the curve, she launched the firm’s “Cloud Accounting” practice in 2010, which has since become an integral part of their services. Debby is also an accredited tax professional and has been licensed to sell life insurance products since 2006. Her depth of experience and commitment to client relationships are evident in the firm’s long-standing partnerships—many of which have spanned generations of families. Known around the office as the go-to problem solver, Debby’s practical knowledge and resourcefulness make her an invaluable part of the team. Outside of work, Debby and Tony have been happily married for over 54 years. They are proud parents of two children, Brian and Skye, grandparents to three, and recently welcomed their first great-granddaughter. When she’s not assisting clients or troubleshooting a computer issue, you’ll often find Debby in the kitchen creating something delicious to share with family and friends.
We offer a full range of tax preparation and filing services at competitive rates. Debby and our team continuously monitor all tax law changes to allow our clients to minimize current and future tax liabilities
Skye Layson | Director of Operations
Skye Layson, daughter of Tony and Debby, officially joined the family firm in 2015 after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance with a minor in Business Management from Georgia Southern University. Though her career began that year, Skye has truly been part of the business since childhood. In 2016, she became licensed to sell life insurance and annuity products, and by 2019, she expanded her expertise as an Investment Advisor Representative with Gradient Advisors, LLC. Skye is passionate about helping others achieve their financial goals and dreams, with a special focus on empowering women to take control of their finances. She regularly hosts community outreach events to promote financial education and awareness. In 2024, Skye was recognized as a distinguished speaker through Gradient Financials’ Women in Business program for providing her expertise in client longevity. With a strong background in tax planning, Skye takes a holistic approach to financial strategies—analyzing each client’s situation from every angle to deliver thoughtful, customized solutions. Outside of work, Skye enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling—especially to Nashville, where her nieces, nephew, and great-niece live!
John Daugherty, CPA
John joined Layson Advisory Group in July 2024. He graduated from Georgia College with a Master of Accountancy in 2019 and became a licensed CPA in 2020. Before joining the firm, he gained extensive experience working with several CPA firms during college and spent five years with a local firm specializing in both audit and tax services. John has a strong background in individual and business tax returns, as well as Form 990 filings for nonprofit organizations. In addition to tax preparation, he assists clients year-round with QuickBooks and accounting support. With his expertise in tax planning, John helps individuals and businesses develop proactive strategies to minimize tax burdens throughout the year — because at Layson Advisory Group, we believe in being more than just history recorders. John is married to his wonderful wife, Sarah, and has one son, Jackson, and another boy on the way. He grew up in Jones County one of 12 kids. He leads singing at his church, Calvary Baptist, and enjoys being outside!
Carolyn Strickland, New Business Specialist
Lisa Corbitt, Account Analyst
Greta O’Hara, Marketing Coordinator and Enhanced Planning Specialist
Rhonda Parker, Client Servicing Specialist
