Good Works Financial

Fostering financial success through exceptional guidance, committed support and unwavering integrity. "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." - 2 Corinthians 9:8

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Feedback from some of our clients

"Nick was extremely helpful with completing my taxes this season."

"Very professional, very knowledgeable. Wonderful to communicate with and answered all my questions."

"I highly recommend Nick. I know I can trust him with my taxes."

"Nick is proactive in his work. I never have to worry about something slipping through the cracks."

Nick Shook, CPA

Founder and Partner

About Nick

Nick Shook is a licensed CPA who founded Good Works Financial to help individuals and small business owners make confident, informed decisions through personalized tax and financial guidance. He blends technical expertise in tax strategy and compliance with a deep commitment to client empowerment and long-term planning.

Before launching Good Works Financial full-time, Nick served as a Tax Accounting and Reporting Supervisor at UPS, where he oversaw complex corporate tax matters, including ASC 740 reporting and federal compliance. He began his career in corporate accounting at Unum Group and has also worked in public accounting, preparing individual and small business tax returns.

Nick holds both a BBA in Finance and a Master’s in Accountancy from the University of Georgia. He has passed the CFP® exam and is actively fulfilling the experience requirement to obtain the designation.

Nick’s commitment to financial literacy and service is deeply personal. Raised in a single-parent household, he understands the impact that sound financial guidance can have. His mission is to help others overcome financial uncertainty and build a secure future with clarity and discipline.

He works virtually with clients across the U.S. from his home base in Athens, Georgia. When he's not advising clients, you can find him lifting weights, hiking, practicing mixed martial arts, watching football, or spending time with his fiancée Sarah and their two dogs, Finley and Nacho.

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Our Values

At Good Works Financial, our mission is to guide clients toward lasting financial clarity and confidence through proactive planning, ethical service, and trusted partnership.

We are driven by a set of core values that shape how we work with every individual, family, and business we serve:

Clarity – Financial advice should be transparent, approachable, and empowering. We aim to simplify the complex and bring peace of mind through understanding.
Discipline – Progress is built on consistent, intentional action. We help our clients stay focused, accountable, and aligned with their long-term goals.
Service – We exist to serve. Beyond the numbers, our work is about relationships, trust, and walking alongside our clients through life’s financial journey.
Stewardship – We believe financial decisions reflect deeper values. Our goal is to help each client manage their resources wisely and purposefully.

These principles are rooted in a broader calling to serve our families, our communities, and God with integrity and diligence. The name Good Works Financial reflects this commitment — inspired by 2 Corinthians 9:8, which reminds us:

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

We strive to be a firm where financial strategy meets personal purpose — helping our clients not only succeed in their goals but truly abound in every good work.