Laureate in Wealth Strategies Members
- Stephanie S. Malme
- Richard J. Abbondanza, Esq.
- Lori Adasiewicz, Esq.
- Carl Howard Allen, Jr., Esq.
- Brett Berg
- Rick Blaser
- Mark Bradford
- Bert Briones, Esq.
- Patrick B. Casey, J.D., CPA
- Dawn Clifford
- Fred Corbalis
- Bill Cosseboom
- Jeffrey Alan Dunham
- Kevin M. Forbush, Esq.
- William Cole Fortner
- Alexandra Sanela Gadzo, Esq.
- Stephen H. Geribo, Jr.
- Suzanne Graves
- Barbara Greene
- Matthew P. Grupp, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)
- Sandy Gudvangen
- Scott Gunderson
- Bryan Haley
- Ed Hardie
- David Allen Hiersekorn, Esq.
- David Hunter, CFP, CLU, ChFC
- Angela V. Langlotz
- David Linehan
- Steve Manning
- Jeffrey Robert Matsen, Esq.
- Dan McDonald, CLU, MBA
- David Miller
- J. Terrence Moynihan, Esq.
- Brian S. Nielson, Esq.
- Marc Selden, Esq.
- Art Sobczak, CLU, ChFC
- Laura Stansberry
- Laura A. Stees, CPA
- Steven Vardsveen
- Diedre Dennis Wachbrit, Esq.
- Gary Ward
- Leonard Whitehorn
- Chuck Wold
- William Ferol Wood, Jr., CFP, AAMS
- Mark Ruebusch, CLU, ChFC
Stephanie S. Malme
The Law Firm of Strazzeri Mancini LLP 3636 Nobel Drive, Suite 450 San Diego, CA 92122 Telephone: 858 200-1900 Facsimile: 858 200-1920 www.strazzerimancini.com ssm@strazzerimancini.com
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Richard J. Abbondanza, Esq.
Partner/Attorney Hopkinson & Abbondanza 746 High St. Bath, ME 04530-2585 Telephone: 207 386-0400 rabbondanza@hablaw.com www.hablaw.com Biography B.A., American Studies, Cum Laude, Amherst College, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1974J.D., Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 1977Admitted to practice in all Maine courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of MaineAdmitted to practice in all courts in Maryland and the District of ColumbiaFrequent speaker on a variety of estate planning, retirement planning, real estate and business succession planning topicsPracticed with Rohrbaugh &ampamp Abbondanza and predecessor firm in Maryland and the District of Columbia from 1977 to 1990Founding Partner in Hopkinson, Abbondanza &ampamp Backer, since November, 1992Litigation experience since 1978 including several jury trialsPrimary areas of practice include estate planning and probate, real estate and commercial transactional work, corporate law including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and family limited partnershipsMemberships Yarmouth Town Council (member 2000)Yarmouth Planning Board (member 1994-2000)Board of Trustees, Woodfords Family Services (member 1992-present President 1997-2000)Member, Maine Estate Planning CouncilMember, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys
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Lori Adasiewicz, Esq.
Law Office of Lori Adasiewicz 3215 Alameda de las Pulgas Menlo Park, CA 94025 650.475.7995 lori@customestateplanning.com www.CustomEstatePlanning.com Professional Accreditation: Admitted to the California State Bar and the Maine State Bar. Education: J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California. 40-hour Mediation Certification, Probate Department of the Superior Court of Sacramento County. Laureate member, Southern California Institute. Positions: Principal and founder, Law Office of Lori Adasiewicz, practicing in estate planning, probate and trust administration, business succession, asset protection and retirement issues. Arbitrator for FINRA. Board of Directors, Peninsula Estate Planning Council. Member: American Bar Association, California State Bar Association, Wealth Counsel, Advisors Forum, Financial Planning Forum. Personal: In her free time, Lori enjoys the outdoors with her dog, her horse and her kayak, and spending time with family and friends.
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Carl Howard Allen, Jr., Esq.
Carl "Chip" Allen, Jr. Law Office of Carl H. Allen 475 Patten St. Sonoma, CA 95476-6733 Telephone: 707 996-2870 Facsimile: 707 996-2870 http://www.challenlaw.com carlallen@challenlaw.com
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Brett Berg
Hartford Life Director, Specialty Markets 200 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06079 Telephone: 860 843-8776 Brett.Berg@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Rick Blaser
The Hartford Advanced Sales Consultant 200 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06089 860 843-8572 richard.blaser@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Mark Bradford
The Hartford Private Wealth Management Group 620 West Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA Telephone: 610 729-7452 Mark.Bradford@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Bert Briones, Esq.
Red Hill Law Group, PC Attorney and Counselor at Law 1851 E. First Street, Suite 900 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: 714 733-4455 Facsimile: 714 464-4627 www.RedHillLawGroup.com bb@RedHillLawGroup.com
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Patrick B. Casey, J.D., CPA
Patrick B. Casey, J.D., CPA Sunshine Professional Center 9240 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 1109 Bonita Springs, Florida 34135 Phone: (941) 498-6999 Fax: (941) 498-6990 Patrick B. Casey is a practicing attorney and a licensed CPA. He attended Florida Statute University after being honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. Upon graduating he began an accounting career with the international accounting firm formerly known as Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. After 12 years managing tax departments for regional and large local accounting firms, he enrolled full time in law school whereafter he established Casey Law Office, LLC, a boutique law practice focused exclusively on the design and implementation of wealth transfer, asset protection, and value preservation strategies for persons wishing to pass along legacies as opposed to mere inheritances. Patrick is a member of the Florida Bar, is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Federal District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court. He is a charter member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, and an active member of Wealth Counsel, LLC, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. Patrick is regularly involved in the activities of the Florida Bar Asset Preservation and Retirement Planning Committees and is a frequent to speaker at gatherings of Financial Professionals, Insurance Agents, and CPAs on topics relating to estate planning and asset protection. He hosts regular workshops and study groups on these and related subjects, serves on the faculty of Lorman Educational Services, is a fellow of the SC Institute and a member of its Laureate Circle.
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Dawn Clifford
The Hartford National Private Wealth Management Consultant 829 East Walnut Street Long Beach, NY 11561 Telephone: 516 507-9475 Dawn.Clifford@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Fred Corbalis
Fred F. Corbalis III Spierer, Woodward, Corbalis & Goldberg 707 Torrance Blvd. Suite 200 Redondo Beach CA 90277 tel: (310) 540-3199 fax: (310) 316-1823 www.practicallawyer.com Fred.Corbalis@practicallawyer.com
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Bill Cosseboom
The Hartford Senior Account Executive 20518 S. Noble Ln. West Linn, OR 97068-7220 Telephone: 503 730-5010 http://www.hartfordlife.com william.cosseboom@hartfordlife.com
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Jeffrey Alan Dunham
Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. 10251 Vista Sorrento Pkwy., Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92121-3769 Telephone: 858 964-0500 jeffrey.dunham@dunham.com www.dunham.com
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Kevin M. Forbush, Esq.
Forbush Legal Offices, P.C. Attorney at Law 287 E. Fountain Blvd. Unit 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80903-4173 Telephone: 719 473-6654 Facsimile: 719 632-9788 www.forbushlegal.com Kevin@forbushlegal.com He is a member of the Colorado State Bar, the Trust and Estates Section of the Colorado Bar Association, the El Paso County Bar Association, the State Bar of California, and the Colorado Springs Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Kevin retired in 2006 as a Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force Reserves after 24 years of active-duty and reserve service. He served most of his military career as a member of the Air Force Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps. Kevin lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife and best friend of 14 years, Beth Morgan, owner of Nourish4Life, LLC, (www.nourish4life.com) a nutritional products and wellness consulting business. Kevin and Beth have four children: Vance, a recent graduate of the University of California, Riverside Jason, a pre-med major at the University of Notre Dame Christian (Chris), age 13 and daughter, Bryson, age 8. Kevin Forbush is an attorney and inactive CPA licensed in both Colorado and California. Kevin's combination of legal and accounting experience makes him uniquely qualified to counsel clients on the complex issues where the law, taxes and financial matters intersect. Kevin focuses his practice on estate planning, asset protection and business planning. Kevin earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with a concentration in Accounting) from California State University, San Bernardino, in 1982 and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1988.
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William Cole Fortner
Hartford Life Insurance Company 4667 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 201 Newport Beach, CA 92660-1816 Telephone: 949 433 1063 william.fortner@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordadvisor.com
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Alexandra Sanela Gadzo, Esq.
The Gadzo Law Firm Attorney at Law 715 Colorado Ave., Suite A Palo Alto, CA 94303-3913 Telephone: 650 321-3050 Facsimile: 650 897-9800 http://www.gadzolaw.com alexandra@gadzolaw.com
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Stephen H. Geribo, Jr.
Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. 10251 Vista Sorrento Pkwy. Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92121-3769 Telephone: 858 964-0500 http://www.dunham.com stephen.geribo@dunham.com
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Suzanne Graves
Law Offices of Suzanne Graves Attorney 1317 W. Foothill Blvd., Suite 245 Upland, CA 91786 Telephone: 909 981-6177 Facsimile: 909-981-8859 sgraves@suzannegraves.com
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Barbara Greene
The Hartford Barabra.Greene@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Matthew P. Grupp, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)
The Grupp Law Firm, PLLC Attorney & Counselor at Law 842 W. Kathleen Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815-9405 Telephone: 208.665.4600 Facsimile: 888.701.2147 http://www.grupplaw.com matthew@grupplaw.com
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Sandy Gudvangen
The Hartford Sandy.Gudvangen@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Scott Gunderson
Scott Gunderson, Attorney at Law Attorney at Law 8600 Technology Way Suite 105 Reno, NV 89521 Telephone: 775 354-3593 Facsimile: 775 849-3195 www.scottgunderson.com scott@scottgunderson.com
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Bryan Haley
The Hartford Senior Account Executive 11347 Reflection Isles Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33912 Telephone: 239 949-9106 Bryan.Haley@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Ed Hardie
The Hartford Senior Account Executive 2B Terrace Way Greensboro, NC 27403 Telephone: 336-315-9015 ehardie@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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David Allen Hiersekorn, Esq.
Red Hill Law Group, P.C. 1851 E. First Street, Suite 900 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Telephone: (714) 733-4455 Facsimile: (714) 948-8980 dh@RedHillLawGroup.com www.RedHillLawGroup.com
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David Hunter, CFP, CLU, ChFC
The Hartford Senior Account Executive 504 E. Main St. Salem, VA 24153-3518 Telephone: 540 387-9151 Facsimile: 860 392-5395 http://www.hartfordlife.com david.hunter@hartfordlife.com
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Angela V. Langlotz
The Law Offices of Angela V. Langlotz A Professional Corporation Licensed to Practice in Nevada, California, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington (866) 280-5242 Mailing Address: PO Box 759 Genoa, NV 89411 Office Address: 1591 Mono Avenue Minden, NV 89423 About Angela V. Langlotz, J.D. Angela V. Langlotz is the principal of The Law Office of Angela V. Langlotz, P.C., where she counsels families and entrepreneurs regarding estate planning, choice of business entity, estate and gift taxes, business succession and exit planning. Her article, Tying the Knot: The Tax Consequences of Marriage was published in the Winter 2001 issue of The Tax Lawyer, the scholarly publication of record of the American Bar Association's Taxation Section. Ms. Langlotz educates fellow attorneys, insurance agents, real estate agents, and other professionals at accredited lectures. She enjoys educating the public about estate and business planning issues, and has lectured to community groups in both English and Spanish language. Ms. Langlotz is admitted to practice law in Nevada, California, Wyoming, Oregon, and Washington. She is a member of the Northern Nevada Estate Planning Council, the Business Enterprise Institute, the Elder Law section of the Nevada State Bar, the Trusts and Estates section of the California State Bar, the Taxation and Estate and Trusts Sections of the Oregon State Bar, and a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law section of the American Bar Association. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and microbiology from The Evergreen State College in Washington State, and earned a Juris Doctor with a Certificate in Federal Income Tax from the Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. While at Lewis and Clark, she served as an Editor on the Journal of Small and Emerging Business Law. Ms. Langlotz enjoys cooking, travel, and the study of foreign languages. She is fluent in Spanish, and conversant in French, Portuguese, and Catalan.
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David Linehan
David Linehan The Hartford Account Executive 433 South Main Street, Suite 326 West Hartford, CT 06110 860-561-0867 David.Linehan@hartfordlife.com www.hartfrodlife.com
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Steve Manning
The Hartford Regional Vice President 8044 Montgomery Road Suite 565 Cincinnati, OH 45236 Telephone: 513 826-5040 smanning@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Jeffrey Robert Matsen, Esq.
Bohm, Matsen, Kegel & Aguilera, LLP Partner 695 Town Center Dr. Ste. 700 Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7187 Telephone: 714 384-6500 Facsimile: 714 384-6551 http://www.jrmatsen.com jmatsen@bmkalaw.com Jeffrey R. Matsen is a graduate of Brigham Young University, cum laude, having received his law degree with honors (Order of the Coif) from UCLA's School of Law. He is currently partner in charge of the Estate Planning and Business Transactions Department of Bohm, Matsen, Kegel & Aguilera, LLP, which exclusively handles estate planning, asset protection, business formations and transactional matters, taxation and real property law. Jeff has been named one of "America's Top 100 Attorneys" by Worth Magazine one of "California's Super Lawyers" by Los Angeles Magazine and has an AV rating for competency and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell. Matsen regularly presents educational seminars for the California State Bar the National Business Institute, and has presented seminars for the California Society of Public Accountants the Orange County Bar Association and the National Association of Realtors in the fields of estate planning, asset protection and entity formation. Additional experience include law school professorships in the fields of Business Planning, Estate Planning, and Advanced Taxation. A Fellow of the Center of International Legal Studies, Jeff has served as a visiting professor at the law school in Maribor, Slovenia. He is certified in Business Appraisal by the National Society of Appraiser Specialists. Memberships include the International Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners ("STEP") the Offshore Institute the State Bar of California the American Bar Association and the Southern California Institute's Laureate Circle, which collaborates with the Advanced Wealth Studies Institute in providing strategic resources to prominent estate planning and business attorneys specifically serving affluent clientele. Jeff has published several legal articles including "Asset Protection Planning" "Establishing the Price of Closely Held Business Buy-Sell Agreements" "A New Look at Business Buyout Agreements" "Formulating Buy-Sell Agreements and Valuing Closely Held Stock", as well as numerous seminar curricula. He is admitted to practice in the United States District Court (Central District) the United States Supreme Court and the United States Tax Court. www.JRMATSEN.com www.EZCORP4.com www.877PROBATE.com 695 Town Center Drive | Seventh Floor | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714.384.6500 | Fax: 714.384.6551 www.jrmatsen.com | www.ezcorp4.com | www.caestateplanning.com
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Dan McDonald, CLU, MBA
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Regional Vice President, Life Insurance Sales, Western Region 8044 Montgomery Rd. Ste. 565 Cincinnati, OH 45236-2921 Telephone: 513 826-5050 Facsimilie: 513 826-5049 http://www.hartfordlife.com dan.mcdonald@hartfordlife.com
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David Miller
Red Hill Law Group, PC 1422 Edinger Tustin, CA David.Miller@RedHillLawGroup.com www.redhilllawgroup.com
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J. Terrence Moynihan, Esq.
J. Terrence Moynihan is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law*, a principal of the firm and is a frequent speaker on estate planning and related topics. * State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Terrence is a graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law, in Spokane, Washington. He also holds a bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Washington. The Moynihan Law Firm 6529 Riverside Ave., Suite 155 Riverside, CA 92506-3118 Telephone: 951 781-1960 Facsimile: 951 682-5348 www.moynihanlawfirm.com moynihanlawfirm@sbcglobal.net
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Brian S. Nielson, Esq.
Brian Nielson has been in estate planning for his entire career. Brian S. Nielson, PLLC Attorney and Counselor at Law 44 E. Spaulding Ave. Ste. 1 Pueblo West, CO 81007-1668 Telephone: 719 647-9761 Facsimilie: 719 647-9795 http://www.bsnpllc.com brian@bsnpllc.com
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Marc Selden, Esq.
Attorney and Counselor at Law Principal Eagle & Selden, P.C. Estate Planning & Wealth Strategies, Business Planning, Asset Protection 303 Fifth Avenue, Suite 503 New York, NY 10016 Telephone: (212) 685-8456 email: marc@eagleselden.com Visit our website at www.eagleselden.com marc@eagleselden.com Practice Areas Estate Planning, Asset Protection & Business Succession Planning Professional Accreditation Admitted to the New York State Bar United States District Court, Southern & Eastern Districts of New York Education J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York (1993) B.A., cum laude, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, New York (1990) A Laureate in Wealth Strategies at the Southern California Institute Memberships Wealth Counsel New York State Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section Positions Principal & Founder, Eagle & Selden, P.C., formerly known as Marc Selden, P.C. Educator Speaker for National Business Institute, WealthCounsel LLC and for Continuing Education for Financial Professionals, including Certified Public Accountants, Attorneys, and Financial Planners Mr. Selden is dedicated to providing comprehensive, highly personalized estate planning counsel to individuals, couples, families and businesses. Mr. Selden takes a holistic and creative approach to addressing his clients planning needs.
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Art Sobczak, CLU, ChFC
Private Wealth Management Insurance Consultant The Hartford 7100 East Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 230 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone: 216 986-6213 Toll Free: 800.777.3086, x66213 Art.Sobczak@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Laura Stansberry
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management Specialists Wells Fargo Private Client Services 4475 Executive Drive, 1st Floor San Diego, CA 92121 Telephone: (858) 597-4317 Facsimile: (858) 622-6848 stansbll@wellsfargo.com www.wellsfargo.com
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Laura A. Stees, CPA
CPA and Partner COBB, STEES & COMPANY, LLP 16476 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92128 Phone: 858-487-4580 Fax: 858-487-8033 laura@cobbstees.com www.cobbstees.com Laura Stees is a CPA, Business Strategist and Partner at Cobb, Stees & Company, LLP, with offices in Rancho Bernardo and San Marcos, CA. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Society of California Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants in which she serves on the Members Insurance and Benefits Committee. Laura and her firm are members of RAN ONE, the world's largest international network of independent CPA firms, and are active members in the Chambers of Commerce in San Diego North, San Marcos, Vista and Oceanside. Laura is also Founder of the Golden Goose Foundation, a graduate of the Poway Community Leadership Institute, Treasurer of the Blue Sky Community Foundation in Poway and a member Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club. At Cobb, Stees & Company, LLP, we strive to bring you a full range of accounting and business management services. In addition to theoretical training, I have hands-on, real- world experience in almost every aspect of my field - both as a CPA and as an accountant in the private sector. I focus on helping businesses reach their highest profit potential through tax minimization, retirement and succession planning, profitability analysis, using key performance indicators, clear explanations of financial statements and assistance with loan packages and budgeting. I have a personal passion for real estate investments and as both an investor myself and as a CPA, I enjoy helping fellow investors achieve their fullest investment potential and goals. These are just some of the ways we help clients gain control and direction I their business and personal financial matters. The list goes on, but the bottom line is, we give you the services you need to chart your course for financial success.
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Steven Vardsveen
The Hartford Senior Account Executive 605 Highway 169 N Suite 350 Plymouth, MN 55441 Telephone: 952 656-6704 Steve.Vardsveen@hartfordlife.com www.hartfordlife.com
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Diedre Dennis Wachbrit, Esq.
Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Specialist Certified by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization The Law Office of Diedre Wachbrit: A Professional Corporation Planning for Family Protection 4035 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd Westlake Village, CA 91362-7227 Telephone: (866) Wachbrit |