ASSET PROTECTION

While pursuing her degree, Karen began her entrepreneurial journey by coaching and consulting individuals in branding and sales. As a Senior Paralegal, Karen created organizational structure, drafted, and researched legal documents for diverse cases. Karen faced many challenges when tasked with increasing the firm’s revenue from $22,000 to $2,000,000 a month. She achieved this goal by focusing on design and developing a strategic plan. Continuing to improve systems, optimization, and scalability, the firm ultimately increased profitability to $22,000,000 per quarter.

This experience was the shift that led her to become the influential serial entrepreneur she is today, with more than 16 years of experience.

By working in diverse law firms early in her career, Karen has developed the skills of legal research, applying, and understanding the law with first-hand experience in how businesses used the law to reduce their tax liabilities legally. Since 2012, Karen has been the co-owner of King of Kings Firm, a tax and accounting business built from the ground up. King of Kings Firm works with clients from all 50 states to build generational wealth by saving in taxes legally and ethically. Through tax strategies, they’ve helped clients save thousands of dollars by lowering their tax burdens.

As the Founder and CEO of RudHil Companies, Hilda Abbott, is a passionate leader, entrepreneur, and real estate professional with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in various sectors in the Real Estate industry such as property management, investments, development, commercial, and residential properties. Throughout her career, Hilda has brokered, managed, and assisted in over $700 Million in transactions. Hilda is a proud Latina who sees the real estate industry changes and loves to educate those around her.

Before founding RudHil Companies, Hilda was the Chief Operating Officer and Partner of an Atlanta-based commercial and investment firm for 7 years. Prior to that, she served as the Business Development Manager to a privately owned investment firm, specializing in redevelopment of impoverished communities in Miami, where she gained extensive experience in Low Income Tax Credit and government backed housing assistance.

Hilda earned her bachelor’s in business administration and management from St. Leo University. She is currently continuing her passion for learning, pursuing her Master’s in Real Estate Studies from Georgetown University.

An industry leader, Hilda has earned a myriad of certifications and recognition, including:

• Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
• National Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
• Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
• LATINA Style Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2019
• Volunteer Award for 2019 from the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• A feature in the May 2019 issue of Mujer Magazine as Un Ejemplo de Valentía y Determinación
• Notable Mention on the 50 Most Influential Latinos of Georgia list in 2019
• Latina of Excellence award from the Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association in 2017
• One of the 50 Most Influential Latinos in Georgia (2020, 2021 & 2022)
• The Hispanic Business Woman of the Year in Georgia by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2020 & 2021)
• Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Over 20 Million Dollar Club (2019, 2020, 2021)
• Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors Over 30 Million Dollar Club (2022)
• Northeast Metro Atlanta Association of Realtors – Diamond Award (2021)
• National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals – Top 250 and Top 100 Southeast Region – 2022
• Moxie Award Winner – Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce – 2022
• GMBA Heritage Award Winner- Georgia Minority Business Awards- 2023

Juan Quintanilla is a distinguished Enrolled Agent and seasoned financial strategist with over 18 years of experience spanning tax advisory, financial planning, high-level investment strategy, and audit-compliant tax preparation. His expertise and results-driven approach have made him a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and business owners across a wide range of industries.

As the Co- Founder of King of Kings Business & Tax Advisory Firm, Juan is dedicated to empowering small business owners in Atlanta and throughout the United States. His commitment to delivering comprehensive and highly personalized financial solutions enables clients to maximize profitability, strengthen sustainability, and achieve long-term success.

Over the course of his career, Juan has secured more than $200 million in cumulative tax savings for his clients. His strategic guidance has also helped numerous business owners transition from leasing to ownership, turning overhead into equity. In 2023 alone, his tax strategies enabled multiple clients to purchase the commercial properties they previously rented—laying the groundwork for generational wealth.

Juan’s mission goes far beyond tax compliance. He is deeply passionate about helping clients create lasting financial legacies by reducing tax burdens, leveraging the tax code, and investing in wealth-building opportunities designed to sustain for generations. Under his leadership, King of Kings continues to raise the bar in tax strategy, financial clarity, and advisory excellence.

Throughout his career, Juan has saved clients over $200 million in tax savings and has helped numerous businesses acquire their own building locations through strategic tax planning. In 2023 alone, his clients were able to come together and purchase the real estate locations they were renting, thanks to his effective tax-saving strategies. Juan is passionate about helping business owners create financial freedom for future generations by reducing tax liability and leveraging the tax code. His driving force is taking clients towards building a life that matters with investments intended to last over 200 years. At King of Kings Firm, Juan leverages his extensive experience to deliver accurate and timely financial services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial performance.

Shannon is the Owner and CEO of The Estate & Asset Protection Law Firm. Originally from the Tidewater area of Virginia, she grew up in a close-knit family with a strong tradition of military service. She learned early on the importance of integrity, hard work, and giving back to her community. Her upbringing shaped her desire to make a positive impact and instilled a deep sense of responsibility to ensure that every individual is treated with respect and care. Her passion for serving others took root during her junior year of high school, when she served as a U.S. House of Representatives Page during the 101st Congressional Session in Washington, D.C. This life-changing experience opened her eyes to the power of diverse perspectives and the importance of advocating for those whose voices are often unheard. Inspired by the experience, Shannon decided to pursue a career in law, dedicated to guiding others through life’s most challenging moments. Shannon’s educational journey led her to North Carolina Wesleyan College, where she earned her undergraduate degree, followed by a Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law. She then specialized further, obtaining an LL.M. in Taxation from Wayne State University. Licensed to practice in both Michigan and Georgia, Shannon is also a VA Accredited Attorney, making her a formidable advocate for her clients. Throughout her career, Shannon has been a fierce champion for clients from all walks of life, representing everyone from international corporations to single parents. She has always been driven by a profound belief that everyone deserves to have their rights and wishes honored, especially when they are most vulnerable. Whether advocating in the courtroom or guiding families through complex legal decisions, Shannon’s mission is clear: to protect the dignity and independence of every client she serves. Her passion for advocacy goes beyond legal representation—it’s about ensuring that people’s voices are heard, even when they may not be able to speak for themselves. Shannon is deeply committed to helping her clients age with dignity, grace, and independence, working tirelessly to prepare them and their families for the complexities of aging. Her work is more than a profession; it is a calling to serve, empower, and uplift every individual and family she has the privilege to represent.