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THE CLOUGH TEAM

Spencer Wilts, CPA

Tax Director

How did you get here?
I grew up in Alexandria, Minnesota, and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from the University of North Dakota, graduating with honors in December 2013. Shortly after, I began my career in January 2014 at Ernst & Young LLP (EY) in Minneapolis. Over nearly 12 years at EY, I specialized in the Wealth and Asset Management industry, gaining extensive experience with hedge funds, private equity funds, alternative investments, and regulated funds. I advanced to the role of Senior Manager of Tax, focusing on Regulated Investment Companies. In September 2025, I took the next step in my career by joining Clough.

What do you do here?
I joined Clough as Tax Director, where I lead the development and growth of the firm’s tax practice. My responsibilities include building a high-performing tax team, designing and implementing procedures that drive operational efficiency, and working directly with clients to deliver tailored solutions. With deep expertise in tax compliance and planning, I specialize in business, wealth, estate, and trust matters, ensuring comprehensive strategies that align with client objectives and regulatory requirements.

What do you do when you’re not here?
OOutside of the office, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and kids. I also stay active through golf and long-distance running as a dedicated marathoner. In my downtime, I like cooking and baking, experimenting with new recipes, and relaxing by watching football.

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SafeSend Exchange Notice

If you received your individual tax organizer electronically, please attach your source documents there instead of uploading them to SafeSend Exchange.

Due to the volume of documents received in our office, we ask that you wait to upload any individual source documents until you believe you have received all required documents needed to prepare your return.

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Important New Information Regarding Your Online Portal

Your 2024 tax organizer will be sent out in mid-late January. If you have historically received your organizer on the portal, that is where it can be found this year as well.

Uploading Tax Documents:
All source documents should be attached to your electronic organizer under the Uploaded Tax Documents section. Instructions are below:

  1. Open your Tax Organizer
  2. Select Uploaded Tax Documents on the left-hand side
  3. Select the Upload icon along the top
  4. Upload files
  5. Select Start Upload
  6. If you are still expecting more documents or have not completed your organizer, you can hit Save & Close.
  7. Once all of your documents are uploaded and the organizer is completed, please his Send to Preparer. This can only be selected once, so please do not hit Send to Preparer until complete.

Please do not send individual tax documents directly to staff or partners unless requested.

Return Delivery:
Your 2024 tax returns will be delivered using the same method as last year, SafeSend Returns, and will no longer be delivered to your portal. Upon completion, you will receive a link in your email to access your return. As always, please download a copy of your tax return for your records.

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