Charlene Raikany: Passion, Precision, and Personal Touch
With two decades of experience in accounting – most of it spent serving cannabis businesses and commercial property owners – Charlene Raikany knows numbers, but more importantly, she knows people.
Her journey from CPA to entrepreneur was sparked by a passion for the operational side of accounting. “A lot of CPAs avoid the day-today details, but that’s where I thrive,” she says. “I love managing budgets, running variance reports, and being right there with my clients as they navigate their businesses. I didn’t want to be just another firm that shows up once a year – I wanted to build something more involved, more personal.”
Vision, Solutions, and Growth
That vision led Charlene to launch her own practice, offering accounting, bookkeeping, and full financial management services. What sets her firm apart? It’s more than just tax returns. Charlene delivers CFO- level support to businesses in highly regulated industries, including cannabis, where compliance and financial structure are critical. She also provides budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial guidance – services often out of reach for smaller organizations.
Charlene’s clients aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet – they’re partners. “I want to see them grow, and I’m with them every step of the way,” she says.
That same high-touch approach made Community Choice the perfect banking partner. “A lot of my cannabis clients were already banking with Community Choice, so it made sense to join. But it turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made.”
From secure, complaint banking services tailored to cannabis businesses, to robust networking opportunities at member events, Community Choice has played a key role in Charlene’s growth. She uses business checking accounts to streamline operations for both her firm and her clients. “Since we’re all working within the same system, transactions are smoother, and everything is more efficient. That’s huge in an industry where banking can be so complex.
As Charlene looks to the future, she’s focused on expanding both her nonprofit and cannabis sector services, continuing to build a firm known for personal connection, operational excellence, and long-term impact.
“I want to help these businesses grow and thrive. When they do well, it strengthens our entire community,” Charlene says.
As her partner in the financial journey, Community Choice is proud to support Charlene and showcase her great and long-lasting work to impact others.
A Different Approach to Business Banking
Unlike traditional banks, credit unions are rooted in the people they serve. As a member-owned institution, we prioritize people over profits, giving us the flexibility to support businesses in industries that need tailored financial solutions.
At Community Choice, we take the time to understand the unique challenges our business members face – because financial services should be an enabler of success, not an obstacle.
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