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Professional Staff

Some of the experts behind your success.

Our strength doesn't lie in a single technician, but in the collective power of our team. By bringing together the best experts in their respective fields, we create exceptional value and a shared commitment to going the extra mile for your success.

Adam Lusthaus, JD, LLM

Adam Lusthaus, JD, LLM

Vice President of Tax & Estate Planning

Dual-credentialed attorney and tax law specialist advising high-net-worth clients on sophisticated estate structuring, trust planning, and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies.

Sally Bhaidani, M.Acc

Sally Bhaidani, M.Acc

Vice President of Business Management

Oversees financial operations and reporting for the firm's business management clients, delivering comprehensive bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and CFO-level oversight to owner-operated businesses.

Mario Bai, JD

Mario Bai, JD

Senior Director of Tax and Estate Planning

Tax attorney specializing in advanced wealth transfer strategies, irrevocable trusts, and tax-efficient business succession planning for affluent families and entrepreneurs.

Larry McDermot, CPA

Larry McDermot, CPA

Senior Tax Director

Certified Public Accountant with deep expertise in federal and multi-state tax compliance, planning, and strategy for businesses and high-income individuals.

Richard Phillips, JD

Richard Phillips, JD

Director of Tax & Estate Planning

Tax and estate planning attorney directing complex estate and gift tax strategies, trust administration, and charitable planning engagements for the firm's high-net-worth clientele.

Kevin Taylor, JD, MBA

Kevin Taylor, JD, MBA

Director of Tax & CFO Services

Dual-credentialed tax attorney and business executive bringing a cross-disciplinary perspective to tax strategy, financial planning, and executive-level advisory for owner-operated businesses.

Andrew Neville, JD

Andrew Neville, JD

Director of Tax & Estate Planning

Tax and estate planning attorney directing sophisticated trust structures, family limited partnerships, and entity planning strategies for multi-generational wealth preservation.

Susan Frishman, JD

Susan Frishman, JD

Director of Tax & Advisory

Tax attorney with a practice spanning business and individual tax planning, compliance, and controversy, delivering integrated strategic guidance to high-income clients.

Cody Dinda, CPA, EA, MST

Cody Dinda, CPA, EA, MST

Senior Manager of Tax & CFO Services

Triple-credentialed tax professional — CPA, Enrolled Agent, and Master of Science in Taxation — managing complex tax compliance, planning, and CFO-level financial advisory for business clients.

Leslie Borgia, JD

Leslie Borgia, JD

Senior Tax Manager

Tax attorney and Senior Tax Manager focused on federal and state tax compliance and planning, applying legal expertise to structuring tax-efficient outcomes across individual and business engagements.

David Barela, CPA

David Barela, CPA

Senior Manager of Tax & CFO Services

Certified Public Accountant and Senior Manager overseeing tax compliance, financial reporting, and outsourced CFO services for a growing portfolio of business clients.

Craig Cackovic, CPA, MBA

Craig Cackovic, CPA, MBA

Senior Tax Manager

CPA and MBA-holder managing a broad range of individual and business tax engagements, bringing both accounting rigor and strategic business acumen to compliance and planning work.

Raniya Jesani, IRS EA

Raniya Jesani, IRS EA

Senior Manager of Tax Planning & Compliance

IRS Enrolled Agent and Senior Manager specializing in tax planning, compliance, and IRS representation, with a focus on precision and optimal outcomes for individual and small-business clients.

Irela Palo, CPA

Irela Palo, CPA

Senior Tax Manager

Certified Public Accountant delivering thorough federal and state tax compliance and planning for the firm's individual and business clients.

Alex Cruzet, M.Acc, MBA

Alex Cruzet, M.Acc, MBA

Senior Business Manager

Dual-degree business manager with master's credentials in both accounting and business administration, overseeing comprehensive financial management and reporting for mid-market business clients.

Daniel Pico, CFP®

Daniel Pico, CFP®

Senior Business Manager

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Senior Business Manager focused on business financial planning, cash flow optimization, and integrated wealth management coordination for business owner clients.

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