Trusted Tax Planning Experts

James is a CPA, IRS Enrolled Agent, and Tax Resolution Specialist at CanvaTax (canvatax.com), where he helps individuals and businesses resolve complex tax issues including IRS debt, back taxes, and penalty relief through programs like the IRS Fresh Start Initiative. With hands-on experience navigating IRS negotiations and tax compliance, James provides practical, results-driven guidance to clients facing financial uncertainty.

Mitchell Baldridge is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Baldridge Financial, where he helps individuals, business owners, and investors navigate complex tax strategies, financial planning, and wealth-building opportunities. With deep expertise in accounting and tax, US taxes, cost segregation, business strategy, and finance, Mitchell specializes in helping clients reduce their tax burden and optimize their financial outcomes. He is a trusted resource for journalists and media outlets seeking expert commentary on tax law, financial planning trends, real estate tax strategies, and small business finance.

Melissa Korber is an Enrolled Agent and the founder of Tax Leverage Group, a premier tax strategy and wealth optimization firm for high-performing entrepreneurs and wellness founders. As a Tax Strategist and Financial Architect, Melissa helps six- and seven-figure business owners cut taxes, increase profit, and design exit strategies that turn their businesses into lasting wealth vehicles. With over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, Melissa has managed and analyzed more than $36 billion in government and private sector funding. Before launching her firm, she served as a national financial manager within the U.S. Department of the Interior, where she led budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives that shaped billion-dollar federal programs to include negotiating project approvals with White House teams. Her proprietary framework, the Triple Leverage Code, helps founders legally and strategically reduce their tax burden by up to 50% while compounding personal wealth and protecting their long-term freedom. Known for her clarity, precision, and ability to simplify complex financial concepts, Melissa has become a trusted voice in the growing field of advanced tax strategy for entrepreneurs. Today, Melissa works with business owners nationwide to align their business structure, cash flow, and investment strategy into one cohesive wealth plan. She is frequently sought for expert commentary on small business finance, tax efficiency, and exit planning. Signature Expertise: Advanced Tax Strategy & Entity Optimization Strategic Exit & Wealth Planning Profit Architecture & Forecasting High-Income Entrepreneur Tax Reduction Medical & Wellness Practice Structuring Mission Statement: To help founders keep more of what they earn, redirect money with strategic intention, and build businesses that reinforce their wealth, not drain it.

Steven J. Cashiola is a California-based Certified Public Accountant who advises individuals, small businesses, and real estate investors on advanced tax strategies and compliance with IRS regulations. His practice emphasizes planning with an eye toward minimizing risk and maximizing efficiency. With 25 years of financial experience, he has been exposed to various tax scenarios. This exposure fueled his curiosity and drive to research and implement the strategic tax support and planning that he eagerly shares with his clients.

Bestax Chartered Accountants is an FTA Approved Tax Agency and a trusted provider of accounting, tax, auditing, transfer pricing, business setup, and corporate services in Dubai. With nearly a decade of combined experience and offices in both UAE and Canada, we help businesses make smarter financial decisions by calculating the best opportunities for long-term growth. We support startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to ensure their full compliance, and strengthen long-term stability. We are a leading tax consultancy firm in the UAE, offering expert support across VAT, corporate tax, and excise tax. Our team ensures clients remain compliant with evolving regulations while benefiting from strategic tax planning opportunities. Through proactive advisory, we help businesses reduce liabilities and make informed financial decisions. Beyond taxation, Bestax delivers comprehensive accounting and bookkeeping services, including financial statement preparation, payroll management, audit support, and day-to-day bookkeeping. Our commitment to accuracy, transparency, and timely reporting enables business owners to maintain financial clarity and drive sustainable growth. Our audit and assurance services help companies meet statutory obligations while strengthening internal controls, financial transparency, and operational efficiency. Bestax also specializes in global company formation, assisting entrepreneurs and investors in establishing businesses in the UAE, Panama, Cayman Islands, Seychelles, Canada, the USA, and beyond. From trade license issuance to visa processing, PRO services, and digital bank account opening, we manage the entire setup process. Our cross-border expertise enables us to support clients with multi-jurisdictional structuring and international compliance requirements. Additionally, we provide advanced services such as transfer pricing, empowering businesses with centralised and fully compliant financial operations. At Bestax, we are more than a service provider we are a long-term partner committed to delivering solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen compliance, and support sustainable growth in the competitive global market all under one roof.

After 30 years inside the IRS, I retired under the Elon-Musk deal and opened my own tax and bookkeeping business. I see tax strategy and tax compliance from a lens of experience and work tirelessly to protect my clients and help them grow their business.

I have a passion in Maltese economic and legal ecosystem, with over a decade of experience navigating citizenship, residency, and tax legislation. As the founder of FreeMalta.com and MaltaInsider.com, I’ve pioneered the "Infrastructure of Truth" concept - replacing outdated governmental and institutional data with high-velocity, real-time benchmarks. My expertise covers Maltese Citizenship by Merit, MPRP residency frameworks, and cross-sector salary, cost of living benchmarking. I recently overhauled outdated Maltese legislative data on global platforms (including Wikipedia) to ensure transparency for international investors and expats. I provide data-backed insights for journalists looking for the ground truth on Malta’s evolving regulatory landscape.

James A. Kraehenbuehl is an experienced business attorney, tax lawyer, and executive who has represented hundreds of clients, from individuals with simple tax preparation to global companies with complex legal issues. He started his own firm, Mid-Atlantic Law and Tax, so that he may partner with clients to help them grow and achieve their goals by addressing the annual need for tax preparation, assisting clients in mitigating and managing legal risk, and using financial data to help clients manage and improve their businesses. James’ experiences and the foundation of his family’s accounting business, which has prepared taxes for clients and advised clients on tax issues for over forty years, have enabled him to become this strategic and valuable partner. As a tax attorney, he has worked with clients to prepare simple to complex returns as well as resolve various inquiry letters or tax audits from the IRS and state equivalents. Moreover, in his prior experience as general counsel and executive for a U.S. defense prime contractor, Fincantieri Marine Group, James has directly managed and assisted his clients manage the wide variety of legal risks that businesses face. This includes issues such as managing contracting risk through negotiation and building good templates, investigating and resolving personnel-related risks, managing corporate structures and formalities, as well as managing environmental issues identified in industrial manufacturing settings. James started practicing law at Boies Schiller and Flexner LLP, a nationally known and respected litigation firm. Here, he represented a variety of individuals and major corporations in matters before regulatory agencies and litigated commercial and governmental disputes before a variety of state and federal courts. Prior to the law firm, James served as a law clerk to Judge D. Brooks Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with Honors and of the Order of the Coif. While there, he served as Managing Editor of the University of Chicago Law Review and won the school’s moot court competition.

Burak Genc is an Enrolled Agent and the founder of Arc & Ledger Accounting, a U.S.-based tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small business owners. He specializes in individual and small business tax compliance, IRS notices, and practical tax strategy for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and first-generation business owners. Burak works closely with clients navigating Schedule C businesses, single-member LLCs, and multi-state considerations, with a particular focus on California tax issues. Known for translating complex tax rules into clear, actionable guidance, he helps clients stay compliant while making informed financial decisions. In addition to tax preparation, Burak advises clients on year-round tax planning, business structure considerations, and responding to IRS correspondence. He frequently educates business owners on common tax mistakes, misconceptions, and best practices.

Will Lane is a seasoned financial expert with over 20 years of experience across the financial sectors of banking, investments and insurance. He leads educational workshops across the country focused on helping Black families build, protect, and pass down generational wealth. Specializing in retirement planning, estate planning strategies and life insurance, Will is known for his ability to make complex financial concepts practical, relatable, and easy to understand. His work centers on empowering families with the knowledge needed to move from short-term financial planning to long-term financial security. Will has been featured in national publications such as Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, and American Business Stars, where he shares insights on the importance of financial literacy, legacy planning, and closing the racial wealth gap. A key aspect of his approach is helping individuals identify and overcome self-sabotaging financial patterns so they can make confident decisions about protecting their families, preparing for retirement, and leaving a lasting legacy. Through his education-first approach and no-nonsense delivery, Will has become a trusted voice for podcasts, panels, and publications focused on financial education, wealth building, and economic empowerment within the Black community.

Jere Salmisto is the founder of CalcFi, a free personal-finance calculator platform where every formula traces to a primary public source — IRS publications, Federal Reserve series, Treasury tables, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CFPB and HUD. He also runs Autonomatica, a studio building quantitative-automation systems, backtesting pipelines and rule-based decision tools. Before CalcFi he was CEO at Topair Nordic (industrial sales and operations) and led B2B commercial execution across multiple companies. That operator background shapes how he writes about finance: numbers must reproduce by hand, sources are cited on the page, and tools are free forever. Available for commentary on consumer finance, paycheck/tax/mortgage math, retirement planning, systematic trading logic, finance-tool usability, and anything business and motivation-related. Finnish/Estonian founder commenting on published IRS, CFPB, Fed, and BLS primary sources. Not a licensed US CPA or tax attorney.

Geoff Knight is the founder and CEO of File Tax online. This IRS-approved e-file provider serves more than 2.5 million accounts. Geoff has 25 years of experience. He supports small businesses and individuals in making tax compliance easier. He manages a team that improves deductions and solves complex tax problems.

Brian Hartstein is a Partner and Director of Corporate Development at Bayntree Wealth Advisors, with 3 decades of experience in financial and tax strategy. He has expertise in tax planning, helping successful business owners utilize their pre-tax dollar as effectively as possible, retirement plan design, pension/401k Plans, and multiple entity structuring for business owners and their advisors, Control and Affiliated Service Group rules, and other corporate and individual tax strategies. Brian works extensively with CPAs, EAs, tax professionals, attorneys, and others to deliver integrated solutions that maximize tax efficiency, improve retirement outcomes, and support succession and exit planning. His specialties include advanced tax strategies for privately held businesses, 401(k) and defined benefit plan design,  planning utilizing multiple business entities, and corporate and personal wealth integration. Known for making complex financial topics clear and actionable, Brian has guided hundreds of business owners through retirement and tax strategies that build long-term value while supporting employee retention. He is a frequent speaker and resource on legislative changes, proactive tax planning, and financial strategies at the intersection of business ownership and personal wealth. He has published and been quoted in such publications as Accounting Today, the Journal of Financial Planning, the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, the Arizona Republic, and others.

I am a Director in the Tax Department at CMP’s Logan office, part of an award-winning CPA firm powered by 250+ years of combined tax, accounting, and CFO expertise. I specialize in taxation for individuals and businesses, with additional focus on trust accounting and business valuations, combining technical expertise with a practical approach that helps clients navigate complex financial situations with clarity and confidence. Building strong client relationships is one of the most rewarding parts of my work, and I enjoy making complicated tax and accounting matters feel simple and manageable. I earned both my bachelor’s degree in accounting and my Master of Taxation from Utah State University. I am licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in Utah and hold the Certified Valuation Analyst credential. I stay active in the profession through involvement with the AICPA, UACPA, and the Northern Chapter of the UACPA. Outside the office, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family.

Damodhar Mata is a Dubai-based financial advisor who is often quoted in Gulf News on topics related to financial planning, investments, and insurance. He provides guidance on budgeting, saving, and investing, particularly for UAE residents. He has also been featured in other publications like Khaleej Times. Here's a more detailed look at his work: Financial Planning: Damodhar Mata specializes in holistic financial planning, investments, and insurance. Budgeting and Savings: He offers advice on how to manage finances, create budgets, and save effectively, especially for those living in the UAE. Overspending in Dubai: He has commented on the issue of overspending among some UAE residents, particularly due to factors like discount offers and easy access to credit, according to a Gulf News report. Home Insurance: He has also discussed the importance of home insurance for homeowners in the UAE. Regularly Featured in Media: His insights are regularly featured in Gulf News and Khaleej Times. Nexus Insurance Brokers: He is a senior consultant at Nexus Insurance Brokers.

I’m a FINMA-licensed financial advisor based in Switzerland, specializing in retirement and pension planning for individuals and companies. Through Invexa, I help clients build clear, sustainable long-term financial strategies that integrate both investment and insurance components. My approach combines personalized wealth planning with regulated insurance brokerage services to deliver practical, compliant, and goal-oriented solutions for every stage of life.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

Experienced CPA who enjoys serving as a tax advisor to businesses and their owners. Primary focuses include the real estate, technology, professional services and retail/wholesale industries, as well as clients with foreign and multi-state operations.

I'm a specialist commercial finance broker with 16 years of experience helping Australian business owners access commercial property finance. As founder of Smart Business Plans, I've overseen $550 million in commercial finance across more than 3,300 clients, with a 92% approval rate working across a panel of 60+ specialist lenders. My expertise sits at the intersection of commercial property, business finance, and wealth strategy — particularly for small to medium business owners looking to buy their own premises, invest through their SMSF, or fund development projects. I work exclusively in the commercial space, which means I specialise where the major banks often can't or won't go. I'm also the author of The Premise Effect (2026), which makes the case for why Australian business owners are leaving millions on the table by renting rather than owning their business premises. I'm available to comment on: commercial property finance, SMSF borrowing, business lending, commercial mortgage rates, Australian property market trends, and small business wealth building.