Team

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Alex has brought his unique background to the firm. He started in audit and assurance where he managed both private and PCAOB engagements from $0-$500 million in revenue. He gained many years of experience managing reverse mergers and IPOs for clients from $0-$200 million in revenue.
His past work in audit and assurancegave him experience in real estate services, professional services, e-commerce, advertising, and manufacturing. He also has many years of experience as a Corporate Controller for financial institutions, advertising, and e-commerce companies where he oversaw multiple mergers and acquisitions. He also built up over a decade of tax planning experience in individual, partnership, and corporate tax as well. He specializes in private equity investments, real estate, small business, start-ups, and professional services.Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Chapman University
Bachelor of Science, Finance – Chapman University
Member of AICPA
Member of CalCPA
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Brian Winter, CPA
Owner/Partner
Brian Winter has quickly made a name for himself as an enthusiastic advisor for
countless clients in the firm by following in his father Kevin’s footsteps. His years of experience have led to an interest and expertise in the area of small business advising, having assisted a variety of businesses such as healthcare professionals, small manufacturers, and real estate professionals in shaping intelligent tax solutions to their unique needs.Bachelor of Science, Accounting – Chapman University
Certified Public Accountant
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Nicholas Rodriguez, CPA
TAX MANAGER
Nicholas Rodriguez has 6+ years of experience working on individual and corporate tax returns. Nicholas specializes in individuals, sole proprietors, and clients with small business components. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching/playing soccer.
Bachelor of Science, Business Accounting
– California State Polytechnic University,
PomonaCertified Public Accountant
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Todd Reindl, CPA
TAX MANAGER
Mr. Reindl earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Management from the University of South Alabama and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas. He has over thirteen years of experience in public accounting, working extensively in individual, partnership, and corporate taxation.Todd is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the American Institute of Certified PublicAccountants, the Alabama Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. -

Rick Lozano
TAX MANAGER
Rick has over a decade of private company accounting experience in consumer-impacted industries. He greatly appreciates the value of financial literacy and budgetary consideration when relating to clients and their needs. In his free time, he enjoys reading history books, spending time with his family, trying out new restaurants, and planning the next camping trip. -

Cindy Cazun
TAX ASSOCIATE
Cindy Cazun, is a tax staff accountant with 13+ years of accounting experience.
Acquiring a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and a minor in communications studies from California State University Long Beach. She has extensive experience working with individuals, businesses, and organizations. Specializing in tax preparation, audits and financial reporting.In her personal life, Cindy enjoys outdoor swimming, mud runs, home improvement projects, and dancing salsa at local dining venues. -

Peggy Fowler
OFFICE MANAGER & BOOKKEEPING MANAGER
Peggy Fowler is our office manager and bookkeeper. She has many years of invaluable experience. Her expertise in office management, bookkeeping and Quickbooks enables her to assist clients with all their accounting needs. -

Luat Lam
BOOKKEEPER
Lu is a bookkeeper for the firm. He enjoys spending time with his friends and
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Aida Aldana
ADMINISTRATIVE
Aida is the receptionist and administrative support for the firm. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family. -
Tran Dinh, CPA
TAX ACCOUNTANT
Tran Dinh is a licensed CPA and a 2016 graduate of UC Irvine, currently serving as a Tax Associate at our firm. She brings a well-rounded and versatile background to our team, with diverse accounting experience spanning both regional CPA firms and the public sector. Throughout her career, she has worked as a financial analyst for a non-profit organization, an auditor specializing in pension funds, retirement funds, and labor unions, and an accountant managing the accounting and tax needs of ultra high-net-worth individuals. She also spent time serving as a Revenue Agent for the IRS, where she conducted tax audits. Today, she channels this extensive experience into her passion for tax accounting, enjoying the process of helping clients remain fully compliant while proactively finding ways to save on taxes where applicable. Outside of the office, she prioritizes meaningful things in life over material possessions. She believes that quality time, shared experiences, and travel with family and good friends are what truly matter. -

Kim Nguyen, CPA
TAX ASSOCIATE
Kim Nguyen is a staff accountant at the firm. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from CSU Long Beach. She is an Enrolled Agent; she has prepared taxes since 2015. She was a revenue agent at the Internal Revenue Service. She specialized in tax preparation, financial reporting, and government audit correspondence. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. -

James Nguyen
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
James Nguyen is a Senior Accountant with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Fullerton. He supports clients across manufacturing, retail & law firms, with experience in both senior accounting and bookkeeping. Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with family & working in the garden. -

Tram Pham
ACCOUNTANT
Tram has over 25 years of experience in accounting, which includes 7 years as a chief accountant and 2 years as a tax preparer. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with my children, cooking and visiting the elder in nursing homes.

