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RICHARD J. SCHENKEL
RICHARD J. SCHENKEL
MANAGING SHAREHOLDERRick Schenkel is the shareholder primarily responsible for the firm's Business Management, Entertainment Industry, and Personal Financial Planning Departments. Additionally, as the firm’s managing shareholder he also oversees the entire operation of the firm with a focus on ensuring that the quality of the work and service to clients continues at the same high level that Sobul, Primes & Schenkel has exhibited throughout its history. Rick believes it is this high-level quality of work and client service that has led to the continued growth and success that the firm has experienced for many years…
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, FAMILY OFFICE OUTSOURCING, ACCOUNTING/CFO OUTSOURCING, ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS, PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNINGDAVID M. PRIMES
DAVID M. PRIMES
PRINCIPALEMPHASIS ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
David Primes balances full client responsibilities, primarily for professional service firms, with his role as our technology leader. As a speaker and consultant on computer topics, David has established Sobul, Primes & Schenkel as one of the region's leaders in the area of accounting technology. He joined the firm in 1981 and has been a shareholder since 1984.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: TECHNOLOGY, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, REAL ESTATE INDUSTRYCHRISTOPHER D. MORRIS
CHRISTOPHER D. MORRIS
PRINCIPALEMPHASIS ON TAXATION
As well as full responsibility for a number of clients, Chris is an exceptional internal resource for tax matters, especially those relating to Estates and Trusts. The firm's integrated approach to accounting allows each client to benefit from his great depth and breadth of tax experience. Chris has been with the firm since 1981, and became a shareholder in 1989.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: ESTATE AND GIFT TAXATION, MANUFACTURING, RESTAURANT INDUSTRY, FAMILY BUSINESSESSTEVEN H. LEVITT
STEVEN H. LEVITT
SHAREHOLDEREMPHASIS ON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND TAXATION
Steve offers clients an exceptional technical knowledge of taxation, business planning, and business management services. These clients include high net worth individuals and closely-held businesses. Steve's training and experience, gained while working with both national and smaller firm clients, delivers a unique perspective and resource to the entire Sobul, Primes & Schenkel team.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: TAXATION, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, HIGH NET WORTH INDIVIDUALS, ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRYKYLE C. TAYLOR
KYLE C. TAYLOR
SHAREHOLDEREMPHASIS ON AUDIT & ACCOUNTING
"I was very lucky having two small business owners as parents and even luckier that one of the businesses was involved in public accounting and the other semiconductor development. This type of exposure only reinforced my interest in improving processes via technology and the positive impact it has not just on businesses, but people's lives."
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: AUDITING, REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY, POST PRODUCTION, AVIATION INDUSTRYABHI PARIKH
ABHI PARIKH
SHAREHOLDEREMPHASIS ON TAXATION
Abhi Parikh has a no-nonsense, direct communication style and an eye for detail. His passion for helping his clients navigate the tax labyrinth, and his enjoyment of the technical knowledge and challenges that come with the job, are what sets him apart.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: PARTNERSHIP, CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL TAX ISSUESMARTA BOTTEN
MARTA BOTTEN
PRINCIPALEMPHASIS ON BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Marta Botten joined Sobul, Primes & Schenkel in 2019 as the Director of Business Management and is one of the main points of contact for the firm’s clients. Marta brings to Sobul, Primes & Schenkel more than 25 years of experience in business management, client accounting and Datafaction expertise. She's also licensed by the IRS as an Enrolled Agent.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: TOUR BUDGETING AND ACCOUNTING, ROYALTY ACCOUNTING, GENERAL ACCOUNT SUPERVISIONREGINA CHOW
REGINA CHOW
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCESRegina Chow brings her expertise in human resources to SPS. Regina holds a Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification from HRCI, the premier credentialing and learning organization for the human resources profession. She is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and the Professional in Human Resources Association (PIHRA).
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: HUMAN RESOURCECSCAROLYN AUGER
CAROLYN AUGER
TAX DIRECTORCarolyn Auger, CPA, enjoys helping clients and getting to know them more closely over time. She specializes in manufacturing, real estate, and entertainment.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: MANUFACTURING, REAL ESTATE, ENTERTAINMENTKYLE WEBSTER
KYLE WEBSTER
TAX DIRECTORKyle specializes in fiduciary tax and accounting as well as estate planning. But his interest in the field extends beyond numbers; Kyle enjoys mentoring newcomers to the field, “providing them with formal and informal opportunities to learn, and watching them develop.” Kyle is a member of the Wisconsin Society of CPAs and the Northeast Wisconsin Estate Planning Council. Outside of accounting, he’s also a member of the Neville Public Museum Astronomy and Geology clubs.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: FIDUCIARY TAX & ACCOUNTING, ESTATE PLANNINGLEONALYN KHANH
LEONALYN KHANH
DIRECTORLeonalyn Khanh, CPA, got her degree in Economics from UCLA with a minor in accounting. She supports clients at Sobul, Primes & Schenkel with her specialization in accounting and auditing.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: ACCOUNTING, AUDITINGTERESA TELFORD
TERESA TELFORD
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS MANAGMENTTeresa Telford joined Sobul, Primes & Schenkel in July 2020 as a Business Manager with over 20 years of industry experience. She handles the financial affairs of a wide range of clients which includes high-net-worth and entertainment professionals.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENTGRANT BLACKMAN
GRANT BLACKMAN
TAX MANAGERGrant Blackmon has carved a niche for himself in the dynamic world of accounting, specializing in high-net-worth individuals, the entertainment industry, law firms, and S corporation tax.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUALS, ENTERTAINMENT, S CORPORATION TAXROBERT REDLICH
ROBERT REDLICH
BUSINESS MANAGERRobert Redlich is a Business Manager who works with a variety of clients, many in the entertainment industry. Robert assists his clients with functions such as real estate and auto acquisitions, estate planning, and insurance, as well as overseeing all of their daily billing.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ENTERTAINMENTBRENT CABALLERO
BRENT CABALLERO
BUSINESS MANAGERBrent Caballero thrives on the challenging and rewarding work of business management. He began by interning part-time at a business management firm in Santa Monica during his first year at UCLA.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENTS, ENTERTAINMENTCHARLOTTE SPENCER
CHARLOTTE SPENCER
BUSINESS MANAGERCharlotte Spencer is a California native living in Los Angeles. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of La Verne.
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENTJAYME ROBINSON
JAYME ROBINSON
BUSINESS MANAGERJayme Robinson mostly focuses on entertainment business management. She takes pride in allowing clients to focus on their careers and passions while helping them grow financially. From the beginning, she knew exactly what her career path would be. “My first Accounting class at UCSB, in fact, my first DAY of Accounting 101, I knew that was what I would be doing for the rest of my life.”
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: ENTERTAINMENTVICTORIA PRIMES
VICTORIA PRIMES
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR“I like problem solving when presented with an issue and finding solutions that help the firm to grow and adapt,” she says. “I help plan the firm events, both large and small, and seeing my colleagues enjoy themselves and each other’s company is always rewarding.”
Read moreSPECIALTIES INCLUDE: ADMINISTRATION