Red Dahlia Financial · Founded in Purpose

Built by founders.
Driven by your goals.

Red Dahlia Financial is not a franchise, a call center, or a one-size-fits-all tax office. It's a boutique financial strategy firm built by two professionals who believe that every client deserves real expertise, honest counsel, and a plan that actually works.

31
Combined Tax
Seasons
4
Ecosystem
Pillars
3
States Licensed
for Insurance
100%
Founder-Led
Every Client
Gardner 'Gigi' Craig and Yolanda Hollingsworth — Red Dahlia Financial
Our Philosophy

We don't just file taxes.
We build financial futures.

Red Dahlia Financial was built on a simple belief: that entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals, and growing families deserve the same quality of financial guidance that was once reserved for the wealthy.

We combine 31 seasons of real-world tax experience with strategic financial planning, credit expertise, and business formation knowledge — all in one place, led personally by the two people who built this firm.

Founder-Led, Not Franchise

Every client works directly with one of our in-house professionals. No handoffs to junior staff. No call centers.

Strategy First, Filing Second

Anyone can file a return. We focus on the decisions made before April that determine what you owe — and what you keep.

Real Talk, Always

No jargon. No soft answers. We tell you exactly what's working, what's not, and what to do about it.

Built for Entrepreneurs

We understand multiple income streams, self-employment tax, business deductions, and the financial complexity of building something from nothing.

"We started Red Dahlia Financial because we kept seeing the same thing — brilliant, hardworking people leaving money on the table because they didn't have access to the right guidance. We built this to change that."

— Gardner "Gigi" Craig & Yolanda Hollingsworth, Co-Founders
The Ecosystem
Four pillars. One firm.
Tax Strategy
IRS Resolution
Business Operations
Bookkeeping · Payroll · Business Formation
Financial Wellness
Credit · Long-term Planning · Insurance (FL · AL · GA)
The People Behind the Brand

Meet the Founders

Two professionals. 31 combined seasons of experience. One shared mission — to help you keep more of what you earn and build something that lasts.

Gardner 'Gigi' Craig — Founder, Red Dahlia Financial
Gardner "Gigi" Craig
Founder · Financial Strategist · Brand Architect
Founder & Lead Financial Strategist

Gardner "Gigi" Craig

Gigi Craig built Red Dahlia Financial from a conviction that real financial expertise should be accessible — not gatekept. With 16 consecutive tax seasons of experience and a deep understanding of how money, business, and strategy intersect, she approaches every client relationship like a partnership, not a transaction.

Areas of Focus
Entrepreneur Financial Systems Tax Strategy Business Structure Wealth-Building Mindset Estate Planning Operational Strategy Founder Education
16 Consecutive Tax Seasons
Starting 2008 — through every market, every tax law change
Intuit ProAdvisor Silver Certified
QuickBooks-certified financial professional
Life Insurance Licensed
Florida · Alabama · Georgia
IRS Resolution & Estate Planning Specialist
Trusts, wills, levies, audits, back taxes — we've handled it all

"You made the money. Now let's keep it. That's not just a tagline — it's the reason I show up every single day."

Co-Founder & Credit Restoration Specialist

Yolanda Hollingsworth

Yolanda Hollingsworth brings 15 consecutive tax seasons of experience, a deep background in fintech and financial systems, and a genuine commitment to helping clients rebuild — not just their credit, but their confidence and their long-term financial position.

Areas of Focus
Credit Restoration Business Funding Readiness Fintech Systems Financial Literacy Entrepreneur Financial Guidance Tax Preparation Funding Preparation
15 Consecutive Tax Seasons
Real client experience across complex financial situations
Fintech Background
Deep understanding of financial systems and credit infrastructure
Business IT Systems — Degree in Progress
Bachelor's in Business Information Technology Management Systems
Lead Credit Restoration Specialist
Strategic credit restoration — disputes, negotiation, and rebuilding

"Credit is not a number. It's a door. And every door can be opened with the right strategy, the right timing, and the right support."

Yolanda Hollingsworth — Co-Founder, Red Dahlia Financial
Yolanda Hollingsworth
Co-Founder · Credit Wellness & Funding Readiness Specialist
Ready to Work Together?

This is your
financial team.

Every client who works with Red Dahlia Financial gets direct access to real expertise. No handoffs. No junior staff. Just two founders who are invested in your outcome.