August 2021

The
Accelerator

ProVisors - Business Networking & Trusted Advisors - Business Accelerator

New Members | 16 New Members in the Los Angeles Area

Join us in welcoming our new members! Reach out via their email below to make a connection.

Blake C. Alsbrook

Blake C. Alsbrook

Ervin Cohen & Jessup, LLP
(310) 281-6349
balsbrook@ecjlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 2

Courtney Cole

Courtney Cole

Jakle & Alexander, LLP
(310) 395-6555
cole@jaklelaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Westside 2

Bio: Courtney practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, trust settlement, probate, and conservatorships.

Tiffany Chin

Tiffany Chin

The Tiffany Chin Group of Keller Williams Realty
Residential Real Estate Broker
(510) 676-0036
tiffany@thetiffanychingroup.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Venice

Bio: Tiffany’s mother (and first mentor) was a realtor, so it was only natural that Tiffany developed an early and intense interest in the endless possibilities surrounding the industry. Among many important lessons she learned from her mom, one has been particularly powerful in shaping her career: clients first.

Samantha Dee

Samantha Dee

Farber Hass Hurley LLP
Audit Partner
(805) 504-8410
samantha.dee@fhhcpas.com
Accountant
Home Group: Ventura 2

Bio: I am an Audit Partner with the Oxnard office of Farber Hass Hurley LLP, directing and supervising audits and reviews for public and private companies. I have over 12 years experience in public accounting.

Candace Fiscus

Candace Fiscus

Fiscus Commercial Insurance Services, Inc.
Commercial Insurance Agent
(805) 523-8600
candace@fcisonline.com
Insurance
Home Group: Ventura 2

Bio: Candace Fiscus is a property and casualty insurance broker, specializing in commercial insurance. Her wide range of services include general liability, workman’s compensation, auto liability, professional liability, amongst others.

Jill Friedman

Jill Friedman

Myers, Widders, Gibson, et al.
Attorney/Partner
(805) 644-7188
jfriedman@mwgjlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Barbara 2

Juan Guerrero

Juan Guerrero

Lindsay and Company, LLP
CPA
(805) 650-5915
juan@lindsayandcompanycpa.com
Accountant
Home Group: Ventura 2

James Harwood

James Harwood

Soteria HR
Managing Partner
(818) 426-5451
jharwood@soteriahr.com
Human Resources
Home Group: Ventura 2

Bio: James Harwood has nearly 30 years of experience as an HR executive and consultant working with such Fortune 500 companies as Intel Corporation and Tektronix, Inc., and multiple non-profit corporations and small businesses.

Barbara Impellizzeri

Barbara Impellizzeri

HCVT
Principal
(805) 413-7553
barbara.impellizzeri@hcvt.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Westlake 7

Bio: Leads the innovation committee and data analytics practice for HCVT, a regional accounting firm. I help clients with fraud investigations, system conversions, operational metrics, and financial system conversions.

Kim Jones

Kim Jones

Kim Jones Alliance
Executive Career Coach
(323) 217-4403
kim@kimjonesalliance.com
Consultant Service
Home Group: Camarillo 1

Bio: Kim Jones, Founder and CEO of Kim Jones Alliance, is a certified career and executive coach with a passion for helping professional women up-level their careers to achieve professional advancement or transition into new careers.

Shaun Lee

Shaun Lee

Lewis Roca
Partner
(626) 683-4530
slee@lewisroca.com
Attorney
Home Group: Glendale 2

Bio: Intellectual property attorney with a focus on protecting clients’ inventions in software and electrical technologies.

Loralie Ogden

Loralie Ogden

CBRE
First Vice President
(310) 550-2608
loralie.ogden@cbre.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Century City 2

Bio: Loralie is a leader in the field of sales and lease transactions for the entertainment and digital industries. Loralie excels in managing complex negotiations for such powerhouse clients as Dollar Shave Club, HBO, Discovery Communications, FanDuel, OWN.

Jonathan Pearce

Jonathan Pearce

SoCal IP Law Group
Partner
(805) 230-1350
jpearce@socalip.com
Attorney
Home Group: Moorpark

Bio: Jonathan Pearce is an intellectual property attorney for technology-centric businesses. He protects IP and litigates disputes using patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

Jonathan Schreter

Jonathan Schreter

Bolton
Executive Vice President
(626) 535-1408
jschreter@boltonco.com
Insurance
Home Group: Venice

Bio: Insurance. Intelligence.(TM) I help CEOs and CFOs of middle-market businesses protect the bottom line of their company by reducing the total cost of risks that are inherent in their business.

Bradley van Scoyk

Bradley van Scoyk

Employer’s Legal Advisor, Inc.
Employment Attorney
(310) 497-8802
bvanscoyk@eladvisor.com
Attorney
Home Group: Woodland Hills 3

David Strashnoy

David Strashnoy

David Strashnoy Law PC
(818) 646-7350
david@strashnoylaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Entertainment 2

Bio: Former Visa Officer leveraging that expertise to handle difficult U.S. immigration matters, with a focus on work authorization and green cards for employers, individual foreign entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and investors.

Member News

Congratulate your peers and contribute your accomplishments, awards, and press mentions to be included below and on our Member Achievements page.

Todd Carey
Jul 26, 2021

Most Influential Business Leaders List Taps Tim Gallagher (WLK4)

The San Fernando Valley Business Journal included Tim Gallagher (WLK4 GL) as one of the most influential business leaders in the area. This is Gallagher's 2nd consecutive year on the list.
Todd Carey
Jul 22, 2021

CalCPA Annual Cannabis Business Symposium

We are proud to announce that Robert Cohen will be speaking at the annual CalCPA Annual Cannabis Business Symposium on Friday, August 6, 2021. This will be a virtual conference and he will be on a panel talking about what will happen when/if the federal government decides to de-schedule cannabis. https://conferences.calcpa.org/cannabis-business-symposium/
Todd Carey
Jul 15, 2021

Eden Gillott on Access Hollywood

Eden Gillott appeared on Access Hollywood to discuss Chrissy Teigen’s bullying allegations.
Todd Carey
Jul 07, 2021

Kevin Berson Shares Advice for Business Owners with Authority Magazine.

Kevin Berson of Seapoint Business Advisors was interviewed by Authority Magazine regarding 'Five Things A Business Owner Needs To Know To Build, Scale and Prepare Your Business For a Lucrative Exit'. Link to Article Below: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/kevin-berson-of-kinected-five-things-you-need-to-know-if-you-want-to-build-scale-and-prepare-your-2c05cfee104a

Member Milestones

Reach out to congratulate your fellow members on their anniversary with ProVisors!

Celebrating 15 Years

Craig Bloom

Morgan Stanley
Executive Director – CIMA
(818) 382-5741
craig.i.bloom@ms.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Century City 2

Bio: Craig Bloom, CIMA Executive Director Wealth Advisor Director- Global Sports & Entertainment Senior Portfolio Manager. More than 30 years of experience in investment management, guiding high net worth clients through lifestyle and investment…

David Burger

Rodeo Realty
Realtor
(818) 517-6544
davidburger@rodeore.com
Real Estate
Home Group: Calabasas

Bio: David assists in the sale & purchase of residential /income property. His extensive legal background has proven key to many transactions. He is familiar with 1031/Probate/Trust sales. Works with bus mgrs., CPA’s, family law & estate attys.

Adam Grant

Alpert, Barr & Grant, APLC
Shareholder
(818) 881-5000
agrant@alpertbarr.com
Attorney
Home Group: Encino 2

Bio: Adam D.H. Grant specializes in cyber liability, digital privacy, business litigation, real estate and construction law.

Jonathan Hartman

Wealth Cornerstones
Managing Partner
(818) 448-5570
jeh@jehfinancial.com
Insurance
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 2

Bio: Retirement Income Planning, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Annuities, Estate Planning.

Ivy Rappaport

New York Life Insurance Company
Financial Services Provider
(323) 782-3032
irappaport@ft.nyl.com
Insurance
Home Group: Beverly Hills 4

Bio: Ivy helps individuals and businesses using life, disability, long term care insurance for individual and business buy/sell and succession planning. She also works with her clients to create tax free and guaranteed lifetime retirement income.

Celebrating 10 Years

Rob Babek

Marcum LLP
Partner/CPA
(310) 432-7430
rob.babek@marcumllp.com
Accountant
Home Group: Beverly Hills 4

Bio: Partner-In-Charge of the Los Angeles Office of Marcum, LLP. CPA and business consultant serving privately held businessses and their owners. Specialties includes F/S audits, tax planning & compliance, flow through entities and handling tax controversies…

Amanda Scott

Solution Harbor Inc
President
(619) 708-2295
amanda@solutionharbor.com
Human Resources
Home Group: Riverside

Bio: I am a national retained recruiter and recruiting consultant. I work with businesses to hire key employees that will drive change at their companies. Positions I work on include GM, President, COO, VP HR, CFO.

Celebrating 5 Years

Patrice Bening

Morton Capital Management
Associate Advisor
(818) 591-6203
pbening@mortoncapital.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Santa Monica 5

Bio: Over 17 years of banking and relationship management experience. Currently working with clients in need of customized wealth management with an emphasis on alternative investments while focusing on risk management.

Matt Crisafulli

ACap Asset Management, Inc.
EA, CFP®, Financial Advisor
(818) 272-8511
mcrisafulli@acapam.com
Investment Advisor
Home Group: Sherman Oaks 1

Bio: ACap Advisors & Accountants is a boutique fee-only wealth management, and full-service accounting firm based in Los Angeles, CA. We provide comprehensive, unbiased financial advice and guidance, tailored to those in the healthcare industry.

Linda Dawson

Dawson & Associates
Owner / CPA
(818) 379-9800
linda.dawson@dawsoncpa.com
Accountant
Home Group: Encino 2

Bio: Linda has thirty years of experience in public accounting, including eight years with Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Services. She has extensive experience with a variety of privately held and start-up companies, including technology, service,..

Michelle DeMason

Spierer, Woodward, Corbalis & Goldberg
Attorney
(310) 540-3199
michelle.demason@practicallawyer.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay 3

Bio: Licensed in New York and California, Michelle DeMason is a litigation attorney who specializes in business, real estate, and trust disputes. Her clients include small to medium sized business owners, partnerships, property owners, real estate agents…

Renee Fairbanks

Law Office of Renee Fairbanks
Attorney
(805) 845-1600
renee@reneemfairbanks.com
Attorney
Home Group: Santa Barbara 2

Bio: Renee M. Fairbanks is a certified family law specialist. Her firm specializes in family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, custody, property division, child support, spousal support, pre-marital and marital agreements, judgment…

Cynthia Flynn

Cynthia Flynn

Hackler Flynn & Associates
Employment Defense Attorney
(323) 247-7030
cindy@hacklerflynnlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Pasadena 3

Bio: Cindy Flynn is the founder and managing partner of Hackler Flynn & Associates, a seven-attorney law firm protecting and defending small and medium size businesses in all areas of employment law.

Eileen Gueringer

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
Associate
(310) 876-8761
eileen@calarchitect.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Pacific Business Corridor 1

Bio: Eileen is a licensed architect with many years of experience in residential architecture as well as commercial projects and interior design. Over the years, she has gained much expertise in the intricacies of zoning codes throughout the beach cities and…

Jonathan Howell

Law Offices of Jonathan Howell
Attorney
(888) 712-0017
jon@howelljustice.com
Attorney
Home Group: Warner Center 1

Bio: Jonathan Howell is a personal injury attorney that exclusively represents individuals and families who have been hurt or lost a loved one due to negligence.

Maria N. Jonsson

Law Offices of Maria N. Jonsson, PC
Attorney
(424) 383-8445
maria@trustattorneymdr.com
Attorney
Home Group: Playa Vista

Bio: Probate, Trust and Estates attorney.

Angela Kil

Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP
Partner
(310) 545-0010
angela@caricofirm.com
Attorney
Home Group: South Bay Classic

Bio: I am an estate planning attorney, certified by the State Bar as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. My practice focuses on guiding clients through the process of creating an estate plan that protects them during their…

Annette Nevarez

ICAN Tax Prep & Accounting Services Inc.
Principal
(424) 558-8496
annette@icanaccounting.com
Accountant
Home Group: South Bay 2

Bio: Over 15 years of public accounting experience. I have dealt with a variety of clients and industries ranging from start up to existing businesses. I can assist individuals and small business owners with several levels of service that range from accounting…

Ali Pourvasei

LAD Solutions LLC
VP of Client Relations
(888) 523-2926
ali@ladsolutions.com
Consultant & Service
Home Group: Santa Monica 3

Bio: LAD Solutions is an Affordable Online Marketing Company in Los Angeles. Serving Nationwide, we are a Premier Google Partner specializing in Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Services & Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Management. We also specialize in Web Design & Development.

Sarah Ross

Littler Mendelson
Shareholder
(310) 772-7292
sross@littler.com
Attorney
Home Group: Rancho Park

Bio: Ms. Ross is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson, P.C., the largest global employment and labor law firm in the world. Ms. Ross represents and counsels private and public employers in all aspects of state and federal employment and labor laws.

Agnes Sullivan

Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP
Attorney
(213) 596-5620
asullivan@zuberlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Downtown Los Angeles 2

Bio: Commercial complex litigation attorney focusing on intellectual property, healthcare and employment litigation. Agnes has experience at every phase of litigation from intake through trial and has successfully litigated matters in state and federal court…

Jason Taketa

Sklar Kirsh LLP
Partner
(310) 312-4366
jtaketa@sklarkirsh.com
Attorney
Home Group: Century City 7

Bio: I am an M&A, Fund Formation and Corporate attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in big firm, in-house and boutique settings.

Laine Wagenseller

Wagenseller Law Firm
Owner
(213) 286-0371
ltw@wagensellerlaw.com
Attorney
Home Group: Pasadena 1

Bio: I am a real estate attorney who specializes in real estate litigation (lawsuits) in Los Angeles. For 27 years I have helped property owners, real estate investors and developers, and others resolve their real estate disputes.

Upcoming Events

Join an Accelerator Workshop for an introduction to the culture of ProVisors, and help set you up for success! Seasoned Members are also welcomed to get a refresher on what might help them enhance their ProVisors experience.

LA West Accelerator Workshop

Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Time: 11:45am – 1:00pm

LA Valley Accelerator Workshop

Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm