About Us
Luke Pope, CPA
Hayley Devore, CPA
Hayley Devore, CPA
Luke Pope, CPA is the Founder and Principal of BalancePoint Advisors. With over 20 years of experience, Luke has built an expertise in tax planning and compliance, with a strong focus on real estate and partnership taxation. His technical background includes extensive work with IRC section 1031 like-kind exchanges, tax credit structures, S corporations, and high-net-worth individual tax matters. Luke is known for his ability to translate complex tax rules into practical strategies that align with his clients' financial and business goals.
In addition to tax compliance and planning, Luke has significant experience consulting on real estate and business transactions, advising clients on both the buy-side and sell-side of property acquisitions/dispositions, and general business sale transactions. His transaction-focused perspective allows him to identify tax risks and opportunities early in the process, helping clients structure deals efficiently and avoid costly surprises.
Through BalancePoint Advisors, LLC, Luke provides thoughtful, proactive advice rooted in technical precision and a clear understanding of how tax decisions impact the bigger picture. His approach is collaborative, detail-oriented, and focused on delivering long-term value, not just filing returns.
Hayley Devore, CPA
Hayley Devore, CPA
Hayley Devore, CPA
hayley@balancepointadvisors.com
Hayley Devore, CPA is a Principal at BalancePoint Advisors in St. Louis specializing in tax compliance, planning, and consulting for privately held businesses and individuals. Hayley is a certified public accountant with 10 years of experience with a focus on the real estate industry.
Hayley's technical experience includes consulting services related to financial modeling and projections, commercial real estate transaction counseling, IRC section 1031 consulting, privately held businesses, and general accounting counseling. Hayley is also an active member of the Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accounting.
At BalancePoint Advisors, LLC, Hayley partners with clients to navigate complex tax and financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Drawing from her technical background and industry experience, Hayley delivers practical, forward-looking guidance designed to support sound planning, informed decision-making, and long-term success beyond year-to-year compliance.