Robert Abramowitz, CPA/PFS, CFP, MST

Bio

Robert began his career in public accounting in 2004. For more than a decade, he has consulted as a business manager and tax advisor for clientele in the entertainment and professional service industries. He works closely with athletes, actors, writers, musicians, touring artists, consultants, physicians, entrepreneurs, executives, high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses.

His areas of focus are business management, tax planning and compliance, as well as financial planning. He has deep expertise in analyzing and evaluating a client’s financial status, helping them make informed financial decisions including personal and business transactions, managing their day-to-day financial affairs and overseeing their risk exposure.

Robert is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He received a B.S. in accounting from the Eller College of Business Administration at the University of Arizona and an M.S. in taxation from California State University, Northridge. He is a CPA and Certified Financial Planner^TM.

Experience

Associations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)

Education

University of Arizona
California State University, Northridge

Experience

Glass Malek, LLP (now The Colony Group)
Gursey | Schneider, LLP
SingerLewak, LLP
Grobstein, Horwath & Co. (now Crowe LLP)

Honors/Awards

Variety’s Business Managers Elite 2020 and 2021
Trusted Advisor's "Future of Business Management" Honoree

Q&A

I was working in accounting. Knowing my personality, a family friend brought up the idea of business management, and how I could use my all-around skills to help people, which to me, is the most exciting part of accounting.

I have many great clients, but one who sticks out is a young entertainer on the rise. We have been working together from the outset, and the moment I showed them that they had accumulated their first million was extremely rewarding. Instead of focusing on just numbers, they focused on good financial habits and succeeded in hitting their goals without even realizing it.

Adaptable. I change my approach to meet my clients where they are most comfortable.

My parents. They came to America with nothing, and they worked extremely hard to put my siblings and me in a position to have better lives and opportunities. I saw their sacrifice and their work ethic stayed with me and served as the template for my own success.

Be patient. It takes time to master anything. Be curious, learn the different parts of accounting – and absorb what you learn.

The impact I can make on clients’ lives. Many of my clients are athletes and entertainers and have short career windows, so the goal is to help them make their finances last for several decades or longer. It’s challenging, but crucial to ensure their long-term financial wellbeing.