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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Douglas Kook

Director
Bumpers and Company
1104 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
Office: 302-798-3300
Cell: 302-563-8702
dkook@bumpersco.com
www.bumpersco.com

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Current Managing Partner, Douglas S. Kook, CPA, CVA, CEPA, has been with Bumpers & Company since 1999.
Following his graduation from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting, he obtained his CPA, and later his CVA and CEPA. Doug is currently a member of the AICPA, DSCPA, NACVA and EPI.

As a professional, the primary motivation for Doug is the success of his clients. He got into the Public Accounting field in order to help people achieve their goals, and he loves nothing more than being able to make an impact on a client’s bottom line and overall financial situation. Doug is a tax, business valuation and exit planning expert, and has extensive experience in small to medium size closely held businesses. His focus on quality, accuracy, compliance and client service, paired with his honesty, integrity and drive to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, make him an ideal leader for the firm and a trusted advisor for our clients.

Originally from Ohio, Doug’s family relocated to Delaware when he was seven. Doug currently resides in Wilmington, where he is heavily involved in a variety of organizations. He serves as the President of the Delaware State Chapter of the NACVA , Treasurer of the Brandywine Hundred Rotary Club, President of Wilmington Delaware Area Rotary Clubs Community Fund (Can Do Playground), Treasurer of the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, Treasurer of Claymont Community Center and Board Member of the EPI – Philadelphia Chapter. Doug also partners with Widener University as an Accounting and Finance Curriculum Board Member.

A true sports enthusiast, Doug has both played on and managed teams in adult baseball leagues, and has participated in Bike to the Bay, the Philadelphia Rock N Roll Half Marathon and the New Castle County Flag Football League. He is looking forward to sharing his love of Nolan Ryan and baseball with his sons as little league coach sometime in the future.

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The investment professional award goes to estate planning attorneys, insurance agents and select others in the financial industry. Eligibility Criteria – Required: 1. Credentialed with appropriate state or industry licensures. 2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years. 3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review. 4. Accepting new clients. Evaluation Criteria – Considered: 5. One-year client retention rate. 6. Five-year client retention rate. 7. Number of client households served. 8. Recent personal production and performance (industry specific criteria).9. Education and professional designations/ industry and board certifications. 10. Pro Bono and community service work. This year, we honored 2 Delaware-area investment professionals with the Five Star Investment Professional award.