Jennifer Johnson

Lynn Ledbetter, CPA

Lynn Ledbetter, CPA, serves as the Executive Director at Edwards & Associates, bringing more than 25 years of accounting expertise to our firm. As a specialist in tax planning and financial complexities within the dental industry, Lynn has built a reputation for offering proactive solutions tailored to the unique needs of her clients. In her technical role, Lynn expertly crafts tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance, tailors financial services, and navigates intricate tax issues facing dental professionals. Lynn also enjoys educating staff and clients on various aspects of finance and tax – once a teacher, always a teacher! Under her leadership, Edwards & Associates has been repeatedly honored as a “Best Accounting Firm to Work For” and a “Best & Brightest Firm.”

Lynn first envisioned a career of crunching numbers in high school. This interest sparked her first job as a high school math teacher and soon paved the way for a career in accounting. Lynn earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Tarleton State University and a Master of Science in Accounting from Southwest Texas State University. Today, she continues her professional growth as an active member of the Academy of Dental CPAs (ADCPA).  

Lynn enjoys spending time with her husband of 33 years and their multi-talented daughter, who shares her mom’s knack for accounting. Lynn is an active participant in her church’s Bible study groups and is passionate about supporting the spread of the gospel.  She’s also a member of the Ultra Club at Tarleton State University.

Fun Facts:

  • With a minor in piano, Lynn was once an accomplished pianist. She married a music major, and her daughter is a painter and metalsmith – artistic genes definitely run in the family!
  • When it comes to cartoons, she is a big fan of Charlie Brown’s iconic beagle, Snoopy, and the antics of the sprightly Calvin & Hobbes.
  • Lynn’s bookshelf features many works by Jane Austen, but her most cherished read is the Bible—an all-time favorite alongside Tolkien’s epic tales from Middle-earth.
  • Lynn enjoys diving into the complexities of big-business dramas like the “Bad Bets” podcast series.
  • Lynn’s dream trip is a cruise along the New England shoreline in the fall and bask in the vibrant autumn foliage.
  • Lynn has a unique hobby: beekeeping. Did you know bees can recognize human faces? 

Robert T. Edwards

Since starting his eponymous firm in 1987, Robert T. Edwards has been helping dental clients achieve their financial goals – from core tax services to highly specialized financial planning to dental practice consulting. He served for nearly two years in Army artillery divisions that deployed Pershing missles throughout Western Europe during the Cold War. A Texas Tech University alumnus with a BBA, Robert initially studied architecture before moving on to accounting, preferring the stability of numbers over the uncertainty of design projects. After college, he cultivated an impressive career, holding positions at KPMG and serving as a CFO for real estate and oil and gas companies. When Robert founded Edwards & Associates, he had two things in mind: 1) to focus on one industry and serve it well and 2) create a place where people love to work. 

For more than 40 years, Robert has been guiding dental practices through their unique operational challenges and helping them succeed. Under Robert’s direction, Edwards & Associates has thrived, honored as “Best Firm to Work For” by Accounting Today and ranking among the top 40 small firms in the nation. Robert is an active member of the Academy of Dental CPAs, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). 

Outside the office, Robert is an avid cyclist, culinary enthusiast, and voracious reader with a penchant for red, red wine. His copilots in life are wife, Sharon, and their daughter, Raizelle. Lesser-known facts about Robert include his venture into NASCAR and stint as a radio DJ during high school. Next time you talk to him, be sure to ask about it and any other talents he might be hiding away.

Fun Facts:

  • Robert’s favorite superhero is Lightning Lad, founding member of the Legion of Superheroes and fighting his enemies since 1958.
  • When asked who would play him in a biopic, he answered: “Only Ben Affleck could do justice to my life story.”
  • Robert’s top tome is James Clavell’s 1981 saga, Noble House. 
  • Cats claim the title of preferred furry companion, paws down.
  • You probably saw this one coming from a mile away: Robert’s favorite subjects in school were geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. 
  • Given a ticket to ride anywhere, Robert would love to visit the next habitable planet.