Cristen Carlson joined CEA Group / Atlantic American Partners in 2014 and currently serves as the firm’s Director of Audit.  She primarily oversees the financial reporting and annual financial audits of the Atlantic American series of EB-5 funds and their underlying portfolio assets. 

Prior to joining the firm, Cristen worked as an Auditor for Grant Thornton, LLP in Tampa, Florida, and as an Accounting Manager in various industries including Health Care, Construction, and Manufacturing.

Cristen earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Accountancy from the University of South Florida (Tampa, Florida).  She holds a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the state of Florida and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.