Daniel Lavinder, CPA
(owner)
Daniel Lavinder, CPA is currently the owner of Guardian Solutions a Small Business Tax and Accounting firm. After 20+ years of service in the United States Coast Guard flying helicopters, managing finances, and improving business processes, he wanted to use these same skills to help small business owners grow and succeed, while showing his appreciation for their hard work! In 2022 he started preparing tax returns and quickly realized he wanted to develop an accounting firm that proactively worked with clients to grow their business, serve their customers better, and enjoy the fruits of their labor!
Daniel is originally from Richmond, VA. After graduating high school he attended the Coast Guard Academy and received his commission. Midway through his career he was selected to attend the College of William & Mary, where he received his MBA and Masters of Accounting. It was during this time that he discovered his entrepreneurial passion. He is married to Sarah and together they have 5 children, Nolan, Felicity, Edith, Margaret, and Gideon who keep them laughing and young in spirit. They are active members of St. Bede’s Catholic Church and enjoy spending time with their children, neighbors and friends at Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, and the neighborhood pool. Daniel has developed the three C’s of Care, Commitment and Competence for him and his associates to live by.
Grace MacDowall is currently the lead associate of Guardian Solutions. While working in a career as a teacher, she became interested in the world of taxes and bookkeeping in order to find new ways of applying her skills of organization and detail oriented precision. Grace primarily works with small business owners, keeping track of their finances and staying on top of invoicing, billing, and any potentially incorrect expenditure. She has developed a passion for how this detailed work with business owners can help them to understand their work better and improve their companies.
Grace was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She attended the College of William & Mary to study Classics, with concentrations in Greek and Latin, in order to become a Latin teacher for high school students. After working as a teacher for several years in Charlottesville, Virginia, Grace has developed a passion for more analytical work with a schedule to allow her to be involved in her family and community. Grace is married to Tyler, who has also worked as a teacher, and they are both involved in their church, All Saints Anglican, as well as their circle of friends. Grace is passionate about classical education and developing a love of learning and virtue, and she brings this love not only into her accounting work, but also her reading, knitting, and cooking enthusiasms. The foundation of these loves is a desire to develop a rich community which is based on respect and honor.
Grace MacDowall
(Lead Associate)
Grace MacDowall is currently the lead associate of Guardian Solutions. While working in a career as a teacher, she became interested in the world of taxes and bookkeeping in order to find new ways of applying her skills of organization and detail oriented precision. Grace primarily works with small business owners, keeping track of their finances and staying on top of invoicing, billing, and any potentially incorrect expenditure. She has developed a passion for how this detailed work with business owners can help them to understand their work better and improve their companies.
Grace was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. She attended the College of William & Mary to study Classics, with concentrations in Greek and Latin, in order to become a Latin teacher for high school students. After working as a teacher for several years in Charlottesville, Virginia, Grace has developed a passion for more analytical work with a schedule to allow her to be involved in her family and community. Grace is married to Tyler, who has also worked as a teacher, and they are both involved in their church, All Saints Anglican, as well as their circle of friends. Grace is passionate about classical education and developing a love of learning and virtue, and she brings this love not only into her accounting work, but also her reading, knitting, and cooking enthusiasms. The foundation of these loves is a desire to develop a rich community which is based on respect and honor.
Grace MacDowall
(Lead Associate)
David Dennett
(Business Development)
David Dennett,
MBA William and Mary, Mason School of Business. Dave retired in 2024 after 21 years in Army Logistics, including surface movement, defence acquisitions and contracting. Dave has worked and lived overseas including India, Thailand, Australia, Korea and the Middle East. He finished his career in working with emerging technologies and future capabilities including partnering with academia, think tanks, R&D industry and small businesses. He is passionate about helping people find solutions and achieve success.
Dave grew up outside of Burlington, Vermont and attended the University of Vermont from 1999-2003 earning a BA in Anthropology. During college Dave spent a year abroad in Reykjavik, Iceland attending University. Midway through his career he received a fellowship to the College of William & Mary earning an MBA. Dave is married to his wife Lindsey and has two children, Max and Mariela. They are active members of St. Bede’s Catholic Church and are involved in club soccer and gymnastics, love to ski and spend summers on the lake in Vermont. They spend their time between Vermont, Utah and Virginia.
Suzanne Soliday
(Client Relations)
Suzanne Soliday is currently the Client Relations Associate for Guardian Solutions. Previously, she was a small business Art Studio owner for 20+ years. She enjoys working with people and developing relationships by encouraging others to reach their best potential. She has managed all aspects of business operations from the start of a mobile art studio offering art events at vineyards and recreational centers to renovating and designing 3 successful brick-and-mortar full-service DIY art studios. Suzanne’s background in wearing a small business owner hat gives her experience and insight into the day-to-day challenges and successes that make up the fabric of the American small business community.
Suzanne is originally from Meadville, PA. After graduating from high school she relocated to Florida where she began a career path which led to her role as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Training in Residential Property Management. At the peak of her career, she met her husband, Ted, and when they started a family, she traded her briefcase in for a diaper bag. She homeschooled her children and they have gone on to graduate with honors from Liberty University. As empty nesters, she and her husband now enjoy the roles of “Pappy & Lovie” to their baby grandson. They spend their free time traveling to be with family, attending church, and enjoying time on the water.
Suzanne Soliday is currently the Client Relations Associate for Guardian Solutions. Previously, she was a small business Art Studio owner for 20+ years. She enjoys working with people and developing relationships by encouraging others to reach their best potential. She has managed all aspects of business operations from the start of a mobile art studio offering art events at vineyards and recreational centers to renovating and designing 3 successful brick-and-mortar full-service DIY art studios. Suzanne’s background in wearing a small business owner hat gives her experience and insight into the day-to-day challenges and successes that make up the fabric of the American small business community.
Suzanne is originally from Meadville, PA. After graduating from high school she relocated to Florida where she began a career path which led to her role as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Training in Residential Property Management. At the peak of her career, she met her husband, Ted, and when they started a family, she traded her briefcase in for a diaper bag. She homeschooled her children and they have gone on to graduate with honors from Liberty University. As empty nesters, she and her husband now enjoy the roles of “Pappy & Lovie” to their baby grandson. They spend their free time traveling to be with family, attending church, and enjoying time on the water.