Our Team

Meet our dedicated team, bringing expertise and passion for delivering personalized, effective tax solutions.

Taxes don’t have to be the LARGEST expense


Meet the Private Tax Solutions Team

Experienced professionals. Proactive strategies. Personalized service.

Our team of tax advisors, CPAs, EAs, MBAs, accountants, and client service professionals works together to help business owners and individuals minimize taxes, simplify their finances, and build long-term wealth.

We believe great tax and accounting services go beyond preparing returns and maintaining financial records. Through proactive planning, clear communication, and year-round collaboration, we help our clients make confident financial decisions and achieve their goals.

Donald Hayden, MBA, EA, Managing Client Advisor

MANAGING CLIENT ADVISOR

Donald Hayden, MBA, EA

Donald leads the firm’s strategic tax advisory services, helping business owners and investors minimize taxes, protect wealth, and improve financial performance through proactive planning and personalized strategies.
Rebecca Stoedter, CPA, CVA, Client Advisor

CLIENT ADVISOR

Rebecca Stoedter, CPA, CVA

Rebecca brings over 25 years of experience in tax, accounting, and financial advisory services, helping business owners and individuals navigate complex tax and financial decisions. She specializes in proactive tax planning, compliance oversight, and strategic advisory services designed to minimize tax liabilities and support long-term financial success.
Brett Layton, CPA, MST, Client Advisor

CLIENT ADVISOR

Brett Layton, CPA, MST

With decades of experience in tax and accounting, Brett provides strategic tax planning, compliance oversight, and personalized advisory services to business owners and individuals. He works closely with clients to navigate complex tax matters, identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities, and develop proactive strategies aligned with their financial goals.
April McGaffick, EA, Client Advisor

CLIENT ADVISOR

April McGaffick, EA

April combines technical tax expertise with a client-focused approach, helping clients navigate complex tax matters, identify potential tax-saving opportunities, and make informed financial decisions. April also plays an important role in coordinating tax preparation and reviewing filings, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and a high standard of client service.
Marie Dizon, Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Marie Dizon

Marie Dizon excels at addressing client needs, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive experience throughout their journey.
Hazel Escritor, Senior Tax Analyst

SENIOR TAX ANALYST

Hazel Escritor

Hazel specializes in complex individual and business tax preparation, tax analysis, and compliance. She provides technical guidance and oversight to the tax preparation team, reviews tax filings for accuracy and completeness, and helps coordinate workflows to ensure timely delivery and high-quality client service.
Mark Penafiel, Tax Analyst

TAX ANALYST

Mark Penafiel

Mark prepares individual and business tax returns, reviewing financial records and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely filings. He focuses on tax compliance, attention to detail, and identifying potential deductions and tax-saving opportunities.
Rio Bacatan, Tax Analyst

TAX ANALYST

Rio Bacatan

Rio supports individual and business tax compliance through detailed financial analysis, tax return preparation, and thorough review of supporting documentation. She works closely with the tax and advisory teams to ensure accurate reporting, identify potential deductions and tax-saving opportunities, and address tax-related questions.
Jing Toble, Bookkeeper

BOOKKEEPER

Jing Toble

Jing manages day-to-day bookkeeping activities, including transaction categorization, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance. She helps ensure clients’ books are accurate, organized, and up to date, supporting reliable financial reporting and informed business decisions.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Ryley Schreiner, CPA

Ryley oversees the firm’s bookkeeping and accounting services, ensuring clients receive accurate, timely, and reliable financial information. She manages accounting workflows, supervises bookkeeping activities, and provides quality oversight of financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.

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