The Marston Group

The Marston Group

The Marston Group traces its origin to the accounting and advisory practice started by J. Kenneth “Chip” Marston Jr. in 1985. The firm expanded from core tax and audit work into integrated family office services that address estate planning, investment oversight, and business advisory for multi-generational clients. Services center on accounting and assurance, tax planning and compliance, financial advisory, and specialized offerings such as aviation tax and tax controversy resolution. Investment types include private equity, real estate, distressed and turnaround situations, and philanthropic or mission-related allocations. Geographic reach covers North America and Oceania. The firm serves clients across agriculture, agribusiness, real estate development, healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services. Additional offices operate in Nashville and Oxford. The team includes professionals with backgrounds from international accounting firms and publicly traded companies. Chip Marston serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis and the University of Memphis Board of Visitors. William C. Drummond holds an independent director role at Mueller Industries. The firm maintains an internal art collection and operates Marston Pays It Forward as its philanthropic vehicle. Its structure integrates public accounting services with family office coordination, allowing direct oversight of tax compliance and advisory for the same client families across generations.