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As family principals continue to grow their businesses and their wealth, they often establish family offices to centralize and streamline the administration and management of their lives, including financial and non-financial assets. Initially, business owners may entrust these duties to their corporate finance teams. However, there comes a point when more time and specialized skills […]
In this episode Associate Director of Family Office Heath Standorf shares common risk situations for family offices and high-net-worth families.
Beginning in the 19th century, some of the U.S.’s wealthiest industrialists quietly abandoned Wall Street banks to hire their own teams of experts to discreetly manage, preserve and grow their business operations and family wealth for future generations. Today, these family offices have moved beyond the shadows of the Rockefellers, Morgans and Vanderbilts and expanded […]
In this episode associate director Heath Standorf shares the firm’s approach to leveraging technology for families and family office clients.
In this episode Associate Director of Family Office Services Heath Standorf explains how high-net-worth families benefit from family office services.
The IRS issued important guidance concerning an expansion of the COVID-19-related paid sick and family leave tax credits available to employers under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) enacted earlier this year. Background Congress introduced the emergency paid sick leave and family and medical leave programs in 2020 as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response […]
Couples who were in the midst of a divorce or who were preparing to start the process are finding the COVID-19 pandemic has turned their planning upside-down and added more stress to an already difficult situation. While many individuals are continuing to follow through on their divorce plans, their financial pictures may have changed substantially […]
It is not uncommon for entrepreneurs to go into business with family members or to employ close relatives to work in their companies. In fact, putting family members on your payroll can not only help them earn their own money and gain valuable work experience, but it can also provide business owners with some unique […]
Small-business owners who use a portion of their homes regularly and exclusively for business purposes may qualify for a home office deduction that can help them save money of their taxes and improve their bottom line. For purposes of claiming this deduction, a home is defined as a house, apartment, condominium, mobile home, boat or […]
Financial crimes against the elderly more than quadrupled between 2013 and 2017, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). While anyone can fall prey to these scams, the elderly are typically more at risk. They may be challenged with the Internet of things and using new technology safely, or they may be unfamiliar with […]
A recent circuit court decision in Palm Beach County, Fla., has the potential to change three decades of case law concerning the valuation of business goodwill and equitable distribution of business assets during divorce proceedings. The trial court in the matter of Stephanos v Stephanos accepted the wife’s expert opinion that none of the business’s residual value, […]
Increasing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform businesses and how they operate. On the one hand, companies of all sizes are realizing AI’s benefits in automating repetitive tasks, improving efficiency and transforming large volumes of raw data into meaningful market intelligence. However, like many technologies, AI also has a dark side […]
The IRS released the annual inflation adjustments to more than 60 provisions of the tax code. Taxpayers will use these figures when filing their 2026 federal income tax returns in 2027. Income Tax Rates The income individuals use to determine how much tax they pay each year increases in 2026. However, unless taxpayers’ income rises […]
The recent global outage of Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) cloud platform is a powerful reminder that even the most robust IT infrastructure can experience disruptions. Whether or not your business was among the thousands taken offline, now is a good time to evaluate your organization’s reliance on technology and the resilience strategies you have in […]
Taxpayers can contribute more pre-tax dollars to their employer-sponsored retirement savings plans in 2025, but their contributions to Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) remain unchanged from the previous year. Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans In 2025, employees may contribute up to $23,500 to a workplace 401(k), 403(b) and certain 457 plan, a $500 increase from the previous year. […]
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MIAMI, July 16, 2025 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs recently announced the promotion of 65 firm members, including the advancement of 10 firm members to associate director. Nicholas Angarano joined the Tax Services group in 2017. He specializes in real estate taxation, with additional expertise in cost segregation studies, like-kind exchanges and partnership […]
Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs today announced it promoted Heath Standorf, CPA, to director in the Family Office Services practice With more than 15 years of experience, Standorf provides consulting and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families and closely held businesses. A leader of the Family Office practice, he leverages our robust technology, collaborative […]
MIAMI, July 15, 2024 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs today announced the promotion of 39 firm members, including four new associate directors. The promoted individuals work in departments across the fine, including tax, assurance, forensics, IT, marketing and finance. Tal Aviv, CPA, was newly promoted to associate director of Tax Services, where he […]
MIAMI, June 5, 2023 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs has announced the addition of Brandon Bowers as director of the new Managed Cyber Solutions practice. The Managed Cyber Solutions group will offer outsourced IT, help desk and security services, as well as scalable systems for reporting, tracking and monitoring. Bowers joins the firm […]
MIAMI, July 15, 2021 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs today announced it has promoted 34 firm members, including three to the position of associate director. Rick Bazzani, CPA, was promoted from senior manager to associate director of Tax Services, where he will continue to focus his practice on tax-efficient estate planning for individuals […]
MIAMI, Jan. 1, 2019 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants has promoted four firm members to director. This class of promotions reflects the firm’s growth, diversity of practices and commitment to promoting from within. The new directors are Robert Aldir, CPA; Laurence Bernstein, CPA; Andrew Leonard, CPA; and Ken Vitek, CPA. “We are proud to […]
July 15, 2022 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs today announced the promotion of eight professionals to associate directors within the firm’s Tax Services and Assurance and Advisory Services practices. “Our firm was founded on the principle of creating a life-long learning environment, where every firm member receives the tools to cultivate knowledge, enhance […]
MIAMI, February 1, 2022 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs today announced that Scott Bouchner, CMA, CVA, CFE, CIRA, has been named director-in-charge of the firm’s Forensic and Advisory Services practice. Berkowitz Pollack Brant’s CEO Joseph L. Saka commented, “Our forensic practice has grown tremendously due to Rich Pollack’s leadership. With Scott’s knowledge and […]
MIAMI, Jan 2, 2022– Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs today announced that Scott Bouchner, CMA, CVA, CFE, CIRA, has been named director-in-charge of the firm’s Forensic and Advisory Services practice. Berkowitz Pollack Brant’s CEO Joseph L. Saka commented, “Our forensic practice has grown tremendously due its leadership. With Scott’s knowledge and expertise, we look […]
NEW YORK, January 28, 2021 – BayBridge Real Estate Capital, a company of Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs, today announced that 40-year real estate and capital markets veteran Mark Niman has joined the firm as executive managing director. Niman has a wealth of experience executing transactions and representing clients throughout the United States, Canada, […]
MIAMI, February 27, 2020 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors + CPAs has promoted Guillermo Campos, CPA, to director. Multi-lingual in English, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, he focuses on international and domestic tax matters for high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts and estates, and closely held family companies. “We are proud to recognize Guillermo’s achievements,” said Joseph […]
MIAMI, May 3, 2018 – Arthur J. Dichter, JD, LLM, has been elected to the board of the Miami Branch of Society of Trust and Estate Professionals (STEP Miami). Dichter is a member of the International Tax Practice of Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants. An active member of STEP Miami for seven years, Dichter […]
MIAMI, FL, July 15, 2017 – Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants has promoted two firm members to director. Hector Aguililla, CPA, is a director in the Audit and Attest practice and Anthony Gutierrez, CPA, is a director in the Tax Services practice. Berkowitz Pollack Brant CEO Joseph L. Saka commented, “We are proud to […]
ATLANTA, GA – July 9, 2012 – PKF North America (PKF NA) today announced that Berkowitz Pollack Brant Advisors and Accountants has joined its ranks, giving the organization 100 members in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Berkowitz Pollack Brant is currently comprised of more than 135 accounting professionals, including 17 directors. The firm has three […]
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Risk Assessments Cybersecurity – Dallas (TX) Many Dallas and Texas businesses face various challenges when managing cybersecurity programs. These include ever-evolving threats, human errors, misconfigurations, poor maintenance, and a lack of a formal cybersecurity plan. An organization is exposed to reputational damage, intellectual property theft, stolen data, and financial loss without adequate and updated protections. In […]
Risk Assessments Cybersecurity – Dallas (TX) Many Dallas and Texas businesses face various challenges when managing cybersecurity programs. These include ever-evolving threats, human errors, misconfigurations, poor maintenance, and a lack of a formal cybersecurity plan. An organization is exposed to reputational damage, intellectual property theft, stolen data, and financial loss without adequate and updated protections. In […]
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For more than 20 years Brandon Bowers has served as an outsourced information technology resource to companies, growing firms and family offices. He and his team provide full-service help desk and technology consulting as well as cybersecurity and related IT support services to clients in the accounting, financial, government, healthcare and legal sectors. Bowers has […]
Stephanie Gutierrez provides tax compliance and consulting, estate and wealth management planning and domestic trust services to clients. Gutierrez’s client base includes high-net-worth individuals, family offices and investment firms.
Jason Morley has worked with financially successful families for more than two decades. As a member of the firm’s Family Office Services group, he is responsible for the daily counsel and advisement of ultra-high net worth families. Prior to helping establish BPB’s Family Office practice, Morley was a senior manager of family office services with […]
Heath Standorf offers consulting and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families and closely held businesses. Having previously worked with Goldman Sachs Family Office in New York City, Standorf has a valuable background in providing sophisticated tax and estate planning advice to entrepreneurs and top-level executives, including private equity and hedge fund managers.
Tony Gutierrez has provided tax compliance and consulting services to clients for nearly 25 years. His diverse client base includes high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and closely held businesses conducting business in the U.S. and abroad. Gutierrez specializes in FATCA reporting, foreign and domestic trusts, income and estate planning matters.
Rachel Gram has more than 15 years of experience providing audit, accounting and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals and a diverse range of clients in the private sector. She focuses on helping ensure clients’ reporting requirements meet U.S. and international accounting standards. Gram is co-chair of the firm’s Assurance and Advisory Services practice’s Technical Advisory […]
Richard Fechter focuses his practice on forensic accounting investigations. He assists governments, court-appointed receivers, outside counsel and corporate officers and directors in a wide range of matters.