Emily Upplegercpa

Emily joined Prosperity Partners in February 2025. She is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in middle-market public accounting, specializing in tax and business consulting services. As an experienced tax generalist, Emily leverages her comprehensive knowledge of business and individual taxation to advise clients across diverse industries, including professional services, manufacturing, real estate, and high-net-worth individuals. Her expertise encompasses corporate, flow-through, and individual taxation.

As a trusted advisor, Emily optimizes tax savings through collaborative strategic planning while ensuring meticulous compliance with annual tax requirements. She excels at building meaningful client relationships and delivering exceptional service. Emily also brings valuable private sector experience as a Controller in the home improvement industry and as a Tax Manager in manufacturing.

Emily earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting from Western Michigan University and a Master’s in Accountancy with a concentration in Taxation from Wayne State University. She has been a licensed CPA since 2010 and is actively involved in professional organizations such as the AICPA, the Michigan Association of CPAs, and the Michigan Women’s Tax Association.

Passionate about leadership and staff development, Emily mentors and trains staff in both technical and soft skills. She has contributed to campus and experienced hire recruiting, focusing on onboarding and developing new team members to deliver outstanding client service. Notably, she played a pivotal role in establishing a regional chapter of WISE – Women Invested in Success and Excellence, fostering professional and soft skill development and external networking opportunities.

Beyond her professional commitments, Emily serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for two Michigan-based 501(c)(3) non-profits: the Michigan Breastfeeding Network, dedicated to equity in human milk feeding, and NAMI Blue Water Area Michigan, which provides mental health services. As a founding member of NAMI Blue Water Area Michigan in 2022, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to her community. Her philanthropic efforts were recognized with the 2023 Community Service Award from St. Clair County Community Mental Health, as well as special tributes from Michigan State Representatives and Senators, and a Senatorial Recognition from Sen. Gary Peters.

In her personal time, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. Her hobbies include golfing, boating, reading, outdoor activities, and traveling. Notably, she achieved a hole-in-one in her 10 years of golfing. As the eldest of five sisters, she cherishes annual family vacations in Michigan.

EXPERTISE: Flow-through Entity Taxation – Partnerships & S Corporations, Corporate Taxation, Individual Taxation, Tax Planning & Compliance, Accounting

• Favorite thing about my job: My favorite thing about my job is having the ability to establish meaningful relationships with my clients while using my knowledge and expertise to provide the highest level of service.
• Favorite vacation you’ve taken: Back before we got married, my husband and I packed golf clubs and one suitcase a piece. We bought a one-way ticket to San Diego, CA and a one-way ticket home from San Francisco, CA. We had friends in San Diego and San Francisco to visit, but other than that, we had 10 free days. We rented a car and drove up the PCH-1, stopped at all the beaches, went to all the local places, stopped at random hotels, drove through Big Sur (which is breathtaking but terrifying), and just traveled with no agenda to wherever the day took us!
• What is your side gig/passion project/hobby? I love hanging with my kids, golfing with my husband (mostly to just say ‘but who has a hole in one?’ as many times as I can during the round), and have a new found love for all things Cricket crafted – I got one for Christmas and I cannot stop making personalized shirts and cups.
• Favorite Movie Quote: “Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?!” – Chris Tucker as Agent Carter in Rush Hour… as a mom to two young boys, I find myself using this phrase rather often… LOL.
• Favorite way to celebrate your birthday: As a childhood cancer survivor, I think celebrating another year of life is always super important – no matter what age you are! I love to throw a party of some sort or plan a trip. I am so grateful for this life I live that celebrating on a big scale is something I have done for more than 20 years.
• Favorite concert you’ve attended: While the accommodations and heat were less than ideal, the 2010 Bonnaroo Festival in Manchester, TN was probably the best. I saw artists like Jay-Z, Florence and the Machine, Dave Matthews Band, Dropkick Murphys, Edward Sharpe, Kings of Leon, Regina Spector, Naz, Weezer, Miranda Lambert, and Zac Brown Band and comedians like Conan O’Brien, Tenacious D, and Steve Martin all in one place! The best part of that whole festival was one show where we were literally front row, up against the fence, can see the sweat on his face for the one and only… STEVIE WONDER. Man, was that a concert.
• What would your last meal be? I would definitely have a thick slice of rare Prime Rib, some garlic and butter whipped potatoes, asparagus with some hollandaise, and a bottle of Caymus… if you’re going out, you might as well go out in style!